CLARK/5670
Carrying CLARK/5670 over FOUR MILE CREEK
0.02 MI N PARVIN, Whitman, Washington
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CLARK/5670
The CLARK/5670 bridge in Whitman, Washington carries CLARK/5670 over FOUR MILE CREEK. It was built in 1900, making it 126 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1948, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 18.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CLARK/5670 compares
Live comparison across Washington.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1900
- Last Reconstructed
- 1948
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 9.8 m (32 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.7 m (22 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 30 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 083727000000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CLARK/5670 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare CLARK/5670 against other structures in Whitman and across Washington. Washington bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for CLARK/5670?
CLARK/5670 in Whitman, Washington has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CLARK/5670 inspected?
CLARK/5670's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 30 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CLARK/5670 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CLARK/5670?
CLARK/5670 has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CLARK/5670?
CLARK/5670 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is CLARK/5670 and does age affect safety?
CLARK/5670 was built in 1900, making it 126 years old and last reconstructed in 1948.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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