US Bridges

Seven Mile RD over Mill Creek

Poor

Walla Walla County, Washington · 0.15 S Mill Creek RD · Structure no. 089179000000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seven Mile RD over Mill Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Seven Mile RD over Mill Creek in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSeven Mile RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.15 S Mill Creek RD
RouteCounty Highway 71370
Coordinates46.08139, -118.18986
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Seven Mile RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seven 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Seven Mile RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Seven Mile RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Seven Mile RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.