US Bridges

STEVICK/8220 over Union Flat Creek

Good

Whitman County, Washington · 0.05 MI W Upper Union Flt · Structure no. 086288000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

STEVICK/8220 over Union Flat Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying STEVICK/8220 over Union Flat Creek in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2039. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSTEVICK/8220
CrossesUnion Flat Creek
Location0.05 MI W Upper Union Flt
RouteCounty Highway 82500
Coordinates46.78502, -117.39162
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic36 by 2039
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$4.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was STEVICK/8220 over Union Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is STEVICK/8220 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does STEVICK/8220 over Union Flat Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is STEVICK/8220 over Union Flat Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns STEVICK/8220 over Union Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.