US Bridges

Or 34 (hwy 27) over Rock Creek

Fair

Benton County, Oregon · 040 MI W HWY 33 JCT · Structure no. 01259 027 05453

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,352
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 34 (hwy 27) over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 34 (hwy 27) over Rock Creek in Benton County, Oregon. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 99 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 2,352 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOr 34 (hwy 27)
CrossesRock Creek
Location040 MI W HWY 33 JCT
RouteState Highway 34
StateOregon
Coordinates44.50015, -123.43934
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,352 (2022)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 Or 34 (hwy 27) over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is Or 34 (hwy 27) over Rock 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Or 34 (hwy 27) over Rock Creek carry?

About 2,352 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Or 34 (hwy 27) over Rock Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Or 34 (hwy 27) over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.