US Bridges

SR 27 over Four Mile Creek

Good

Whitman County, Washington · 8.7 N JCT SR 270 · Structure no. 0013681A0000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,772
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 27 over Four Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 27 over Four Mile Creek in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,772 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,270 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 27
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location8.7 N JCT SR 270
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates46.83961, -117.12275
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,772 (2023)
Projected traffic3,270 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$614,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 27 over Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 27 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 27 over Four Mile Creek carry?

About 2,772 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 27 over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SR 27 over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.