US Bridges

Eagle Pt - Main ST over Little Butte Creek

PoorPosted for load

Jackson County, Oregon · 0.33 M East Linn Road · Structure no. 07001 000 00033

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,681
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eagle Pt - Main ST over Little Butte Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eagle Pt - Main ST over Little Butte Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,681 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,587 by 2025. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEagle Pt - Main ST
CrossesLittle Butte Creek
Location0.33 M East Linn Road
RouteCity Street C0000
StateOregon
Coordinates42.47199, -122.80048
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating12.1 US tons
Inventory rating9.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,681 (2020)
Projected traffic7,587 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eagle Pt - Main ST over Little Butte Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eagle Pt - Main ST over Little Butte 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 Eagle Pt - Main ST over Little Butte Creek carry?

About 5,681 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Eagle Pt - Main ST over Little Butte Creek?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Eagle Pt - Main ST over Little Butte Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.