US Bridges

Ltl Lobster CR RD over Little Lobster Creek

Poor

Benton County, Oregon · 0065 MI W of Highway 201 · Structure no. 14546 000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
101
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ltl Lobster CR RD over Little Lobster Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ltl Lobster CR RD over Little Lobster Creek in Benton County, Oregon. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 81 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLtl Lobster CR RD
CrossesLittle Lobster Creek
Location0065 MI W of Highway 201
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.30473, -123.6496
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2020)
Projected traffic81 by 2040
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Ltl Lobster CR RD over Little Lobster Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ltl Lobster CR RD over Little Lobster 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 Ltl Lobster CR RD over Little Lobster Creek carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is Ltl Lobster CR RD over Little Lobster Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Ltl Lobster CR RD over Little Lobster Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.