US Bridges

Helen REPP/6180 over Union Flat Creek

Fair

Whitman County, Washington · 0.26 MI S Union Flat Crk · Structure no. 084033000000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Helen REPP/6180 over Union Flat Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Helen REPP/6180 over Union Flat Creek in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesHelen REPP/6180
CrossesUnion Flat Creek
Location0.26 MI S Union Flat Crk
RouteCounty Highway 61800
Coordinates46.84922, -117.5765
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic26 by 2039
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$3.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Helen REPP/6180 over Union Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Helen REPP/6180 over Union Flat 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 2024.

How much traffic does Helen REPP/6180 over Union Flat Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Helen REPP/6180 over Union Flat Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Helen REPP/6180 over Union Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.