US Bridges

Hackett RD over Coal Creek East Fork

Fair

Cowlitz County, Washington · 0.30 N Coal Crk RD (5.04) · Structure no. 083602000000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hackett RD over Coal Creek East Fork is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hackett RD over Coal Creek East Fork in Cowlitz County, Washington. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 38 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesHackett RD
CrossesCoal Creek East Fork
Location0.30 N Coal Crk RD (5.04)
RouteCounty Highway 22830
CountyCowlitz County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.23806, -123.04389
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2019)
Projected traffic55 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hackett RD over Coal Creek East Fork built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hackett RD over Coal Creek East Fork 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Hackett RD over Coal Creek East Fork carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hackett RD over Coal Creek East Fork?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hackett RD over Coal Creek East Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.