Lowe Road over Coal Creek
FairLincoln County, Washington · 0.14 S SR 28 · Structure no. 084836000000000
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 87
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lowe Road over Coal Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Lowe 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 87 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Lowe Road over Coal Creek built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lowe 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Lowe Road over Coal Creek carry?
About 87 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is Lowe Road over Coal Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Lowe Road over Coal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.