US Bridges

Nile Road over Nile Creek

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 1.75 SE SR-410 · Structure no. 088021000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nile Road over Nile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nile Road over Nile Creek in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesNile Road
CrossesNile Creek
Location1.75 SE SR-410
RouteCounty Highway 15500
Coordinates46.83801, -120.95068
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 inspectionMarch 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nile Road over Nile Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nile Road over Nile 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nile Road over Nile Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nile Road over Nile Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m).

Who owns Nile Road over Nile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.