US Bridges

Kok Road over Fish Trap Creek

Good

Whatcom County, Washington · 00.2 E Guide Meridian · Structure no. 088450000000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,791
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kok Road over Fish Trap Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Kok Road over Fish Trap Creek in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 6,791 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKok Road
CrossesFish Trap Creek
Location00.2 E Guide Meridian
RouteCity Street 6026
Coordinates48.93667, -122.475
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,791 (2022)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kok Road over Fish Trap Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kok Road over Fish Trap 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Kok Road over Fish Trap Creek carry?

About 6,791 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Kok Road over Fish Trap Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Kok Road over Fish Trap Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.