US Bridges

Hannegan RD over Four Mile Creek

Good

Whatcom County, Washington · 00.2 S Beard Rd. · Structure no. 080934000000000

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,411
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hannegan RD over Four Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Hannegan RD over Four Mile Creek in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 71 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,411 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHannegan RD
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location00.2 S Beard Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 55110
Coordinates48.88221, -122.44255
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating95 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,411 (2021)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hannegan RD over Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Hannegan RD over Four Mile 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 Hannegan RD over Four Mile Creek carry?

About 9,411 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hannegan RD over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Hannegan RD over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.