US Bridges

Lng Jn MORASH/6020 over Union Flat Creek

Good

Whitman County, Washington · 0.08 MI SW Union Flat Crk · Structure no. 085656000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lng Jn MORASH/6020 over Union Flat Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Lng Jn MORASH/6020 over Union Flat Creek in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 38 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2039. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesLng Jn MORASH/6020
CrossesUnion Flat Creek
Location0.08 MI SW Union Flat Crk
RouteCounty Highway 60200
Coordinates46.86508, -117.72932
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2020)
Projected traffic39 by 2039
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$3.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lng Jn MORASH/6020 over Union Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lng Jn MORASH/6020 over Union Flat Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Lng Jn MORASH/6020 over Union Flat Creek carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Lng Jn MORASH/6020 over Union Flat Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lng Jn MORASH/6020 over Union Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.