US Bridges

Big Creek Road over Creek

FairPosted for load

Lane County, Oregon · 10.73 M North Fork Road · Structure no. 22634 508 00620

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Creek Road over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Big Creek Road over Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2025. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Creek Road
CrossesCreek
Location10.73 M North Fork Road
RouteCounty Highway C5082
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.16389, -124.0125
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating28 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2020)
Projected traffic65 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Big Creek Road over Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Creek Road over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Big Creek Road over Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Big Creek Road over Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns Big Creek Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.