US Bridges

Horse Creek Road over Avenue Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 030 MI East Mckenzie Br. · Structure no. 39C127113000426

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
154
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horse Creek Road over Avenue Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Horse Creek Road over Avenue Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 70 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 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 154 vehicles a day, projected to reach 176 by 2025. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHorse Creek Road
CrossesAvenue Creek
Location030 MI East Mckenzie Br.
RouteCounty Highway C1130
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.15391, -122.09824
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154 (2020)
Projected traffic176 by 2025
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$164,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Horse Creek Road over Avenue Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Horse Creek Road over Avenue 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Horse Creek Road over Avenue Creek carry?

About 154 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Horse Creek Road over Avenue Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Horse Creek Road over Avenue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.