US Bridges

Preacher CR RD over Preacher Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · T15S-R9W-S12 · Structure no. 18406 519000050

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preacher CR RD over Preacher Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Preacher CR RD over Preacher Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 76 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 86 by 2025. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPreacher CR RD
CrossesPreacher Creek
LocationT15S-R9W-S12
RouteCounty Highway C5190
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.2793, -123.72093
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2020)
Projected traffic86 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Preacher CR RD over Preacher Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Preacher CR RD over Preacher 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Preacher CR RD over Preacher Creek carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Preacher CR RD over Preacher Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Preacher CR RD over Preacher Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.