US Bridges

SR 127 over Alkali Flat Creek

Good

Whitman County, Washington · 12.6 N Garfield CO · Structure no. 0013129A0000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
868
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 127 over Alkali Flat Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR 127 over Alkali Flat Creek in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 868 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 907 by 2039. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR 127
CrossesAlkali Flat Creek
Location12.6 N Garfield CO
RouteState Highway 127
Coordinates46.75964, -117.71472
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic868 (2023)
Projected traffic907 by 2039
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 127 over Alkali Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 127 over Alkali Flat 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 127 over Alkali Flat Creek carry?

About 868 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SR 127 over Alkali Flat Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 127 over Alkali Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.