US Bridges

Mcbeth RD over S F Spencer Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 040 MI SW Eugene · Structure no. 39C133127000040

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,181
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcbeth RD over S F Spencer Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Mcbeth RD over S F Spencer Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,181 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,276 by 2025. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 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
CrossesS F Spencer Creek
Location040 MI SW Eugene
RouteCounty Highway C1273
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.99008, -123.15297
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,181 (2020)
Projected traffic1,276 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 S F Spencer Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,181 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mcbeth RD over S F Spencer Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mcbeth RD over S F Spencer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.