US Bridges

Country CLUB/9040 over Branch Union Flat Creek

Good

Whitman County, Washington · 3.84 MI SW SR195 · Structure no. 088346000000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
244
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Country CLUB/9040 over Branch Union Flat Creek is a steel culvert carrying Country CLUB/9040 over Branch Union Flat Creek in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 244 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 233 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCountry CLUB/9040
CrossesBranch Union Flat Creek
Location3.84 MI SW SR195
RouteCounty Highway 90400
CountyWhitman County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.67653, -117.25973
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic244 (2021)
Projected traffic233 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Country CLUB/9040 over Branch Union Flat Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Country CLUB/9040 over Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Country CLUB/9040 over Branch Union Flat Creek carry?

About 244 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Country CLUB/9040 over Branch Union Flat Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Country CLUB/9040 over Branch Union Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.