Mitchum Road over Coal Creek
FairLincoln County, Washington · 3.93 SW SR 28 · Structure no. 080093000000000
- Built
- 1912
- 113 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mitchum Road over Coal Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mitchum Road over Coal Creek in Lincoln County, Washington. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 113 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mitchum Road over Coal Creek built?
It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Mitchum Road over Coal Creek 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Mitchum Road over Coal Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is Mitchum Road over Coal Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Mitchum Road over Coal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.