BAUER/9440 over Union Flat Creek
FairWhitman County, Washington · 0.14 MI N SR 195 · Structure no. 084699000000000
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
BAUER/9440 over Union Flat Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying BAUER/9440 over Union Flat Creek in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was BAUER/9440 over Union Flat Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is BAUER/9440 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does BAUER/9440 over Union Flat Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is BAUER/9440 over Union Flat Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns BAUER/9440 over Union Flat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.