US Bridges

SE Lake Walker RD over Coal Creek

Good

King County, Washington · 3.5 MI W of SR-169 · Structure no. 089386000000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Lake Walker RD over Coal Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE Lake Walker RD over Coal Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSE Lake Walker RD
CrossesCoal Creek
Location3.5 MI W of SR-169
RouteCounty Highway 32610
Coordinates47.26863, -121.91562
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating75.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic500 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$2.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE Lake Walker RD over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Lake Walker 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SE Lake Walker RD over Coal Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SE Lake Walker RD over Coal Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SE Lake Walker RD over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.