US Bridges

SR 27 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Whitman County, Washington · 4.9 N JCT SR 272 · Structure no. 0000499A0000000

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,454
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 27 over Cedar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 27 over Cedar Creek in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 years old, older 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 1,454 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,528 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 27
CrossesCedar Creek
Location4.9 N JCT SR 272
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates46.96261, -117.10714
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,454 (2023)
Projected traffic1,528 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$502,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 27 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 27 over Cedar 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 27 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 1,454 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 27 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 27 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.