US Bridges

27 S 10 W 03.00: over Middle Creek

Fair

Coos County, Oregon · 4 Miles SE of Fairview O · Structure no. 0000000L1439075

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

27 S 10 W 03.00: over Middle Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 27 S 10 W 03.00: over Middle Creek in Coos County, Oregon. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries27 S 10 W 03.00:
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location4 Miles SE of Fairview O
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates43.25487, -123.88037
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic15 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$2,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 27 S 10 W 03.00: over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is 27 S 10 W 03.00: over Middle 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 27 S 10 W 03.00: over Middle Creek carry?

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

How long is 27 S 10 W 03.00: over Middle Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns 27 S 10 W 03.00: over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.