US Bridges

Refuge Access Road over Lake Creek

Good

Benton County, Oregon · 1.5 Mile South of Peoria · Structure no. 000013589-00305

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

Refuge Access Road over Lake Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Refuge Access Road over Lake Creek in Benton County, Oregon. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesRefuge Access Road
CrossesLake Creek
Location1.5 Mile South of Peoria
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyBenton County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.42583, -123.20483
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic70 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Refuge Access Road over Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Refuge Access Road over Lake 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 2024.

How much traffic does Refuge Access Road over Lake Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Refuge Access Road over Lake Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Refuge Access Road over Lake Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.