US Bridges

Viola/ 5190 over Four Mile Creek

Good

Whitman County, Washington · 2.09 MI NE SR 27 · Structure no. 088335000000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
102
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Viola/ 5190 over Four Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Viola/ 5190 over Four Mile Creek in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 102 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 104 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesViola/ 5190
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location2.09 MI NE SR 27
RouteCounty Highway 51900
Coordinates46.84383, -117.08337
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2021)
Projected traffic104 by 2044
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Viola/ 5190 over Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Viola/ 5190 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Viola/ 5190 over Four Mile Creek carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Viola/ 5190 over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Viola/ 5190 over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.