US Bridges

Alexander Road over Burgett Creek

Poor

Benton County, Oregon · 0003 MI N Girl Scout RD · Structure no. 14482 000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
97
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alexander Road over Burgett Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alexander Road over Burgett Creek in Benton County, Oregon. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 97 vehicles a day, projected to reach 132 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesAlexander Road
CrossesBurgett Creek
Location0003 MI N Girl Scout RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.64036, -123.45224
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2020)
Projected traffic132 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Alexander Road over Burgett Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alexander Road over Burgett Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Alexander Road over Burgett Creek carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Alexander Road over Burgett Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Alexander Road over Burgett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.