US Bridges

Or 126 (hwy 015) over Holden Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 01.6 MI W Leaburg Po · Structure no. 01536 015 01832

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,367
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 126 (hwy 015) over Holden Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Or 126 (hwy 015) over Holden Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 5 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 5,367 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 46.6 mi (75 km).

CarriesOr 126 (hwy 015)
CrossesHolden Creek
Location01.6 MI W Leaburg Po
RouteState Highway 126
StateOregon
Coordinates44.0965, -122.7064
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,367 (2022)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46.6 mi (75 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 126 (hwy 015) over Holden Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 126 (hwy 015) over Holden 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Or 126 (hwy 015) over Holden Creek carry?

About 5,367 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Or 126 (hwy 015) over Holden Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Or 126 (hwy 015) over Holden Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.