US Bridges

I-5 (hwy 001) over Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 02.7MI S of Sutherlin Scl · Structure no. 07718 001 13228

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,858
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 (hwy 001) over Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-5 (hwy 001) over Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 29,858 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,700 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesI-5 (hwy 001)
CrossesCreek
Location02.7MI S of Sutherlin Scl
RouteInterstate 5
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.32902, -123.34069
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,858 (2022)
Projected traffic33,700 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-5 (hwy 001) over Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-5 (hwy 001) over 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I-5 (hwy 001) over Creek carry?

About 29,858 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I-5 (hwy 001) over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-5 (hwy 001) over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.