Coal Creek RD over Gallop Creek
FairWhatcom County, Washington · 00.2 So of HWY 542 · Structure no. 080568000000000
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 65 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Coal Creek RD over Gallop Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Coal Creek RD over Gallop Creek in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 18 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Coal Creek RD over Gallop Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Coal Creek RD over Gallop 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Coal Creek RD over Gallop Creek carry?
About 18 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Coal Creek RD over Gallop Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Coal Creek RD over Gallop Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.