US Bridges

Little ALKALI/8150 over Little Alkali Creek

Good

Whitman County, Washington · 2.18 MI NE SR 127 · Structure no. 087513000000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little ALKALI/8150 over Little Alkali Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Little ALKALI/8150 over Little Alkali Creek in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 48 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 49 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLittle ALKALI/8150
CrossesLittle Alkali Creek
Location2.18 MI NE SR 127
RouteCounty Highway 81500
Coordinates46.77702, -117.65925
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2020)
Projected traffic49 by 2039
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Little ALKALI/8150 over Little Alkali Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little ALKALI/8150 over Little Alkali 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 Little ALKALI/8150 over Little Alkali Creek carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Little ALKALI/8150 over Little Alkali Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Little ALKALI/8150 over Little Alkali Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.