US Bridges

FOX/0120 over Pine Creek

FairPosted for load

Whitman County, Washington · 0.40 MI S Engel · Structure no. 083544000000000

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FOX/0120 over Pine Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FOX/0120 over Pine Creek in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 71 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFOX/0120
CrossesPine Creek
Location0.40 MI S Engel
RouteCounty Highway 1200
CountyWhitman County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.20308, -117.22582
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7 (2022)
Projected traffic8 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FOX/0120 over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is FOX/0120 over Pine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does FOX/0120 over Pine Creek carry?

About 7 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FOX/0120 over Pine Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns FOX/0120 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.