US Bridges

ENDICOTT/4000 over Rock Creek

Good

Whitman County, Washington · 1.89 MI E Adams Cnty Line · Structure no. 086578000000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
177 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
554
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ENDICOTT/4000 over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying ENDICOTT/4000 over Rock Creek in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 554 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 554 by 2044. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesENDICOTT/4000
CrossesRock Creek
Location1.89 MI E Adams Cnty Line
RouteCounty Highway 40000
Coordinates46.9298, -117.92307
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic554 (2021)
Projected traffic554 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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$6.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ENDICOTT/4000 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is ENDICOTT/4000 over Rock 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 2023.

How much traffic does ENDICOTT/4000 over Rock Creek carry?

About 554 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is ENDICOTT/4000 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns ENDICOTT/4000 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.