US Bridges

3-10 over Honey Creek

Fair

Lake County, Oregon · 184 MI No HWY 140 Atplush · Structure no. 37C0083-1001840

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
172
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3-10 over Honey Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 3-10 over Honey Creek in Lake County, Oregon. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 172 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 197 by 2025. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Carries3-10
CrossesHoney Creek
Location184 MI No HWY 140 Atplush
RouteCounty Highway 0B327
StateOregon
Coordinates42.41909, -119.90525
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2020)
Projected traffic197 by 2025
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 3-10 over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3-10 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 3-10 over Honey Creek carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 3-10 over Honey Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 3-10 over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.