US Bridges

14 S 08 W 29.01: over Little Lobster Creek

Fair

Benton County, Oregon · 3.8 Miles S of HWY 34 (mp · Structure no. 0000000L1439342

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

14 S 08 W 29.01: over Little Lobster Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 14 S 08 W 29.01: over Little Lobster 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries14 S 08 W 29.01:
CrossesLittle Lobster Creek
Location3.8 Miles S of HWY 34 (mp
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.30722, -123.68417
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$5,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 14 S 08 W 29.01: over Little Lobster Creek built?

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

What condition is 14 S 08 W 29.01: over Little Lobster 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 14 S 08 W 29.01: over Little Lobster Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 14 S 08 W 29.01: over Little Lobster Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 14 S 08 W 29.01: over Little Lobster Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.