US Bridges

29 S 11 W 12.01: over Big Creek

Good

Coos County, Oregon · 5.9 Miles N of HWY 42 (mp · Structure no. 0000000L1439022

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

29 S 11 W 12.01: over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 29 S 11 W 12.01: over Big Creek in Coos County, Oregon. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries29 S 11 W 12.01:
CrossesBig Creek
Location5.9 Miles N of HWY 42 (mp
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates43.07139, -123.94333
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$90,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 29 S 11 W 12.01: over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is 29 S 11 W 12.01: over Big 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 29 S 11 W 12.01: over Big Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 29 S 11 W 12.01: over Big Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 29 S 11 W 12.01: over Big Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.