US Bridges

South Fork Coppei over North Fork Coppei Creek

Good

Walla Walla County, Washington · 0.008 W Coppei RD · Structure no. 086304000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
71
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Fork Coppei over North Fork Coppei Creek is a concrete slab carrying South Fork Coppei over North Fork Coppei Creek in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 71 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth Fork Coppei
CrossesNorth Fork Coppei Creek
Location0.008 W Coppei RD
RouteCounty Highway 76830
Coordinates46.19039, -118.10919
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2021)
Projected traffic80 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Fork Coppei over North Fork Coppei Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Fork Coppei over North Fork Coppei 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does South Fork Coppei over North Fork Coppei Creek carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is South Fork Coppei over North Fork Coppei Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns South Fork Coppei over North Fork Coppei Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.