US Bridges

Union FLAT/9020 over Union Flat Creek

Good

Whitman County, Washington · 0.98 MI SE Wawawai-Pullmn · Structure no. 086126000000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union FLAT/9020 over Union Flat Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Union FLAT/9020 over Union Flat Creek in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 68 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUnion FLAT/9020
CrossesUnion Flat Creek
Location0.98 MI SE Wawawai-Pullmn
RouteCounty Highway 90200
Coordinates46.63137, -117.2501
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2021)
Projected traffic69 by 2042
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Union FLAT/9020 over Union Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union FLAT/9020 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Union FLAT/9020 over Union Flat Creek carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Union FLAT/9020 over Union Flat Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Union FLAT/9020 over Union Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.