COUNTRYMAN/3185 over Cottonwood Creek
PoorWhitman County, Washington · 1.12 MI N SR 23 · Structure no. 083503000000000
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1957
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
COUNTRYMAN/3185 over Cottonwood Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying COUNTRYMAN/3185 over Cottonwood Creek in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 103 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was COUNTRYMAN/3185 over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.
What condition is COUNTRYMAN/3185 over Cottonwood Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does COUNTRYMAN/3185 over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is COUNTRYMAN/3185 over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns COUNTRYMAN/3185 over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.