US Bridges

AUVIL-WAGNER/1200 over Pine Creek

Fair

Whitman County, Washington · 2.53 MI NE SR 27 · Structure no. 083669000000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

AUVIL-WAGNER/1200 over Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying AUVIL-WAGNER/1200 over Pine Creek in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesAUVIL-WAGNER/1200
CrossesPine Creek
Location2.53 MI NE SR 27
RouteCounty Highway 12000
Coordinates47.10875, -117.12413
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2021)
Projected traffic41 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$2.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AUVIL-WAGNER/1200 over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is AUVIL-WAGNER/1200 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does AUVIL-WAGNER/1200 over Pine Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is AUVIL-WAGNER/1200 over Pine Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns AUVIL-WAGNER/1200 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.