US Bridges

Coleman Road over Crab Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Washington · 0.56 N FAS L220 · Structure no. 084731000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coleman Road over Crab Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Coleman Road over Crab Creek in Lincoln County, Washington. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 51 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesColeman Road
CrossesCrab Creek
Location0.56 N FAS L220
RouteCounty Highway 60300
Coordinates47.53039, -118.10019
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coleman Road over Crab Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coleman Road over Crab 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Coleman Road over Crab Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Coleman Road over Crab Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Coleman Road over Crab Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.