US Bridges

SR 27 over Mccoy Creek

Good

Whitman County, Washington · 20.2 N JCT SR 272 · Structure no. 0014711A0000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
886
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 27 over Mccoy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR 27 over Mccoy Creek in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 886 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 993 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 27
CrossesMccoy Creek
Location20.2 N JCT SR 272
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates47.12087, -117.22811
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic886 (2023)
Projected traffic993 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$456,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 27 over Mccoy Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 27 over Mccoy 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 27 over Mccoy Creek carry?

About 886 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 27 over Mccoy Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 27 over Mccoy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.