US Bridges

Poodle Creek Road over Long Tom

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 050 MI N. City of Noti · Structure no. 13988A434800663

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,248
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poodle Creek Road over Long Tom is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Poodle Creek Road over Long Tom in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,248 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,403 by 2025. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesPoodle Creek Road
CrossesLong Tom
Location050 MI N. City of Noti
RouteCounty Highway A0453
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.1434, -123.42983
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,248 (2020)
Projected traffic1,403 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Poodle Creek Road over Long Tom built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poodle Creek Road over Long Tom 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Poodle Creek Road over Long Tom carry?

About 1,248 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Poodle Creek Road over Long Tom?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Poodle Creek Road over Long Tom?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.