Old Barn RD/5230 over Four Mile Creek
FairPosted for loadWhitman County, Washington · 0.05 MI N Viola · Structure no. 083454000000000
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1947
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Barn RD/5230 over Four Mile Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Barn RD/5230 over Four Mile Creek in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1947, so it is 125 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Barn RD/5230 over Four Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1947.
What condition is Old Barn RD/5230 over Four Mile 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Old Barn RD/5230 over Four Mile Creek carry?
About 6 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Old Barn RD/5230 over Four Mile Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Old Barn RD/5230 over Four Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.