US Bridges

ESTES/5300 over Branch Four Mile Creek

Fair

Whitman County, Washington · 0.30 MI SE SR 27 · Structure no. 084750000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
154
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ESTES/5300 over Branch Four Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ESTES/5300 over Branch Four Mile Creek in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 154 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 157 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesESTES/5300
CrossesBranch Four Mile Creek
Location0.30 MI SE SR 27
RouteCounty Highway 53000
Coordinates46.82752, -117.10907
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154 (2020)
Projected traffic157 by 2039
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ESTES/5300 over Branch Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is ESTES/5300 over Branch 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 ESTES/5300 over Branch Four Mile Creek carry?

About 154 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is ESTES/5300 over Branch Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns ESTES/5300 over Branch Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.