US Bridges

Carlon Loop RD over Coal Creek

Good

Cowlitz County, Washington · 0.06 N Coal Crk RD (2.47) · Structure no. 083587000000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
257
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carlon Loop RD over Coal Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carlon Loop RD over Coal Creek in Cowlitz County, Washington. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 257 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2039. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCarlon Loop RD
CrossesCoal Creek
Location0.06 N Coal Crk RD (2.47)
RouteCounty Highway 22570
Coordinates46.20611, -123.01944
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic257 (2017)
Projected traffic550 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$4.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carlon Loop RD over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carlon Loop RD over Coal 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Carlon Loop RD over Coal Creek carry?

About 257 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Carlon Loop RD over Coal Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Carlon Loop RD over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.