US Bridges

Koch RD over Farrier Coulee

Good

Adams County, Washington · 00.30 MI W Deal RD · Structure no. 084822000000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Koch RD over Farrier Coulee is a concrete continuous slab carrying Koch RD over Farrier Coulee in Adams County, Washington. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2039. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesKoch RD
CrossesFarrier Coulee
Location00.30 MI W Deal RD
RouteCounty Highway 64444
Coordinates47.08794, -118.88035
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2018)
Projected traffic5 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$4.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Koch RD over Farrier Coulee built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Koch RD over Farrier Coulee 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 2024.

How much traffic does Koch RD over Farrier Coulee carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Koch RD over Farrier Coulee?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Koch RD over Farrier Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.