US Bridges

MULKEY/4330 over Unnamed Drainage

Good

Whitman County, Washington · 4.59 MI E Endictt-St John · Structure no. 088250000000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

MULKEY/4330 over Unnamed Drainage is a steel culvert carrying MULKEY/4330 over Unnamed Drainage in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesMULKEY/4330
CrossesUnnamed Drainage
Location4.59 MI E Endictt-St John
RouteCounty Highway 43300
Coordinates47.00882, -117.535
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating98.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2021)
Projected traffic61 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was MULKEY/4330 over Unnamed Drainage built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is MULKEY/4330 over Unnamed Drainage 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 2023.

How much traffic does MULKEY/4330 over Unnamed Drainage carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is MULKEY/4330 over Unnamed Drainage?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns MULKEY/4330 over Unnamed Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.