US Bridges

South Bay DR over Brannian Creek

Good

Whatcom County, Washington · 0.94 MI SW Blue Canyon · Structure no. 087723000000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
542
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Bay DR over Brannian Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying South Bay DR over Brannian Creek in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 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 542 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesSouth Bay DR
CrossesBrannian Creek
Location0.94 MI SW Blue Canyon
RouteCounty Highway 44130
Coordinates48.66893, -122.28051
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating87 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic542 (2020)
Projected traffic850 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$1.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Bay DR over Brannian Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Bay DR over Brannian 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does South Bay DR over Brannian Creek carry?

About 542 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is South Bay DR over Brannian Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns South Bay DR over Brannian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.