Five Mile RD over Mill Creek
PoorWalla Walla County, Washington · 02.62NW Scenic Loop · Structure no. 082413000000000
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 340
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Five Mile RD over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Five Mile RD over Mill Creek in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 340 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 415 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Five Mile RD over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Five Mile RD over Mill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Five Mile RD over Mill Creek carry?
About 340 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Five Mile RD over Mill Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Five Mile RD over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.