US Bridges

Mcbeth RD over Spencer Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 037 MI SW Eugene · Structure no. 39C132127000009

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,258
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcbeth RD over Spencer Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Mcbeth RD over Spencer Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,258 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,473 by 2025. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMcbeth RD
CrossesSpencer Creek
Location037 MI SW Eugene
RouteCounty Highway C1273
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.99447, -123.153
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
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: 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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,258 (2020)
Projected traffic1,473 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Mcbeth RD over Spencer Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcbeth RD over Spencer 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 Mcbeth RD over Spencer Creek carry?

About 1,258 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mcbeth RD over Spencer Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mcbeth RD over Spencer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.