US Bridges

Coleman Road over Coleman Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Washington · 0.4 W 96190 · Structure no. 086409000000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coleman Road over Coleman Creek is a steel culvert carrying Coleman Road over Coleman Creek in Lincoln County, Washington. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesColeman Road
CrossesColeman Creek
Location0.4 W 96190
RouteCounty Highway 60300
Coordinates47.55167, -118.05575
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic75 by 2042
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Coleman Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coleman Road over Coleman 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 Coleman Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Coleman Road over Coleman Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Coleman Road over Coleman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.