US Bridges

County Road 4723 over Nine Mile Creek

Fair

Okanogan County, Washington · NENWS15T40NR27E · Structure no. 081837000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 4723 over Nine Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 4723 over Nine Mile Creek in Okanogan County, Washington. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 34 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCounty Road 4723
CrossesNine Mile Creek
LocationNENWS15T40NR27E
RouteCounty Highway 47230
Coordinates48.97036, -119.42169
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2019)
Projected traffic74 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 4723 over Nine Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 4723 over Nine Mile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 4723 over Nine Mile Creek carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 4723 over Nine Mile Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 4723 over Nine Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.