US Bridges

Short & Dirty Crk. over S. Fork Tieton Rd.

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 1st Spur Lt. Off 1000 Rd. · Structure no. 061708000001533

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1995 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Short & Dirty Crk. over S. Fork Tieton Rd. is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Short & Dirty Crk. over S. Fork Tieton Rd. in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 56 years old, older 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2045. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesShort & Dirty Crk.
CrossesS. Fork Tieton Rd.
Location1st Spur Lt. Off 1000 Rd.
RouteFederal Lands Road 10100
Coordinates46.61743, -121.15163
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1995)
Projected traffic45 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$7,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Short & Dirty Crk. over S. Fork Tieton Rd. built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Short & Dirty Crk. over S. Fork Tieton Rd. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Short & Dirty Crk. over S. Fork Tieton Rd. carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Short & Dirty Crk. over S. Fork Tieton Rd.?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Short & Dirty Crk. over S. Fork Tieton Rd.?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.