US Bridges

Batum RD over Rocky Coulee

Fair

Adams County, Washington · 01.72 MI S Davis RD · Structure no. 080786000000000

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Batum RD over Rocky Coulee is a concrete other carrying Batum RD over Rocky Coulee in Adams County, Washington. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBatum RD
CrossesRocky Coulee
Location01.72 MI S Davis RD
RouteCounty Highway 63551
CountyAdams County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.23602, -118.81472
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic63 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Batum RD over Rocky Coulee built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is Batum RD over Rocky Coulee 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Batum RD over Rocky Coulee carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Batum RD over Rocky Coulee?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Batum RD over Rocky Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.