US Bridges

Or 138 (hwy 138) over Honey Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 255 MI E of HWY 99 · Structure no. 19933 073 02562

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,077
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 138 (hwy 138) over Honey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Or 138 (hwy 138) over Honey Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 1,077 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

CarriesOr 138 (hwy 138)
CrossesHoney Creek
Location255 MI E of HWY 99
RouteU.S. Route 138
StateOregon
Coordinates43.30627, -122.9587
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating74.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,077 (2022)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Or 138 (hwy 138) over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 138 (hwy 138) over Honey 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Or 138 (hwy 138) over Honey Creek carry?

About 1,077 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Or 138 (hwy 138) over Honey Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Or 138 (hwy 138) over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.