US Bridges

Holcomb Road over Deadman Creek

Good

Spokane County, Washington · .20 MI N of Highway 206 · Structure no. 088938000000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
165
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holcomb Road over Deadman Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Holcomb Road over Deadman Creek in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 237 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHolcomb Road
CrossesDeadman Creek
Location.20 MI N of Highway 206
RouteCounty Highway 1816
CountySpokane County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.82979, -117.20775
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2020)
Projected traffic237 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$598,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Holcomb Road over Deadman Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holcomb Road over Deadman 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Holcomb Road over Deadman Creek carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Holcomb Road over Deadman Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Holcomb Road over Deadman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.