US Bridges

RD 4 SW over Douglas Creek Drainage

Good

Douglas County, Washington · 20/2924N24E · Structure no. 088147000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
106
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 4 SW over Douglas Creek Drainage is a steel culvert carrying RD 4 SW over Douglas Creek Drainage in Douglas 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 106 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRD 4 SW
CrossesDouglas Creek Drainage
Location20/2924N24E
RouteCounty Highway 4440
Coordinates47.55412, -119.83608
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating101.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2019)
Projected traffic115 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 RD 4 SW over Douglas Creek Drainage built?

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

What condition is RD 4 SW over Douglas Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RD 4 SW over Douglas Creek Drainage carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RD 4 SW over Douglas Creek Drainage?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns RD 4 SW over Douglas Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.