US Bridges

13 S 08 W 19.02: over Cove Creek

GoodPosted for load

Benton County, Oregon · 4.8 Miles N of HWY 34 (mp · Structure no. 0000000L1439334

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

13 S 08 W 19.02: over Cove Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 13 S 08 W 19.02: over Cove Creek in Benton County, Oregon. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Carries13 S 08 W 19.02:
CrossesCove Creek
Location4.8 Miles N of HWY 34 (mp
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.42944, -123.68833
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 13 S 08 W 19.02: over Cove Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13 S 08 W 19.02: over Cove 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 13 S 08 W 19.02: over Cove Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 13 S 08 W 19.02: over Cove Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 13 S 08 W 19.02: over Cove Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.