US Bridges

HWY 201 over Bummer Creek

GoodPosted for load

Benton County, Oregon · 038 MI S HWY 27 JCT · Structure no. 03004 201 00365

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
194
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 201 over Bummer Creek is a steel continuous culvert carrying HWY 201 over Bummer 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 194 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesHWY 201
CrossesBummer Creek
Location038 MI S HWY 27 JCT
RouteState Highway 201
StateOregon
Coordinates44.3318, -123.6145
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2022)
Projected traffic210 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 HWY 201 over Bummer Creek built?

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

What condition is HWY 201 over Bummer 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 2024.

How much traffic does HWY 201 over Bummer Creek carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is HWY 201 over Bummer Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns HWY 201 over Bummer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.