US Bridges

18 S 08 W 01.00: over Walker Creek

Good

Lane County, Oregon · 1 Mile N. of or HWY 126 · Structure no. 0000000L2022542

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

18 S 08 W 01.00: over Walker Creek is a steel culvert carrying 18 S 08 W 01.00: over Walker Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries18 S 08 W 01.00:
CrossesWalker Creek
Location1 Mile N. of or HWY 126
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.04012, -123.61003
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic20 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 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 18 S 08 W 01.00: over Walker Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is 18 S 08 W 01.00: over Walker Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does 18 S 08 W 01.00: over Walker Creek carry?

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

How long is 18 S 08 W 01.00: over Walker Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m).

Who owns 18 S 08 W 01.00: over Walker Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.