US Bridges

Hatton RD over Hatton Coulee

Fair

Adams County, Washington · 1.75 MI E of Lind Hatton · Structure no. 083857000000000

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hatton RD over Hatton Coulee is a concrete other carrying Hatton RD over Hatton Coulee in Adams County, Washington. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 110 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 3 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4 by 2039. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHatton RD
CrossesHatton Coulee
Location1.75 MI E of Lind Hatton
RouteCounty Highway 32134
Coordinates46.76132, -118.79518
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3 (2018)
Projected traffic4 by 2039
Trucks0%
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$2.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hatton RD over Hatton Coulee built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is Hatton RD over Hatton 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Hatton RD over Hatton Coulee carry?

About 3 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Hatton RD over Hatton Coulee?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hatton RD over Hatton Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.