Coal Coulee Road over Coal Creek
FairLincoln County, Washington · 5.13 S SR 23 · Structure no. 080827000000000
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Other
- Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Coal Coulee Road over Coal Creek is a concrete other carrying Coal Coulee Road over Coal Creek in Lincoln County, Washington. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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 5 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 86 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Coal Coulee Road over Coal Creek built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.
What condition is Coal Coulee 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Coal Coulee Road over Coal Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is Coal Coulee Road over Coal Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Coal Coulee Road over Coal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.