US 12 over Coal Creek
PoorLewis County, Washington · 20.2 E JCT SR 131 · Structure no. 0001287A0000000
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 67 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,494
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 12 over Coal Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 12 over Coal Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 95 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,494 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,941 by 2039. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 12 over Coal Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is US 12 over Coal Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does US 12 over Coal Creek carry?
About 2,494 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 12 over Coal Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 12 over Coal Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.