US Bridges

Ferguson Road over Flat Creek

Good

Lane County, Oregon · 030 MI NW Junction City · Structure no. 39C341350800087

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
842
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferguson Road over Flat Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Ferguson Road over Flat Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 842 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 967 by 2025. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesFerguson Road
CrossesFlat Creek
Location030 MI NW Junction City
RouteCounty Highway C3508
StateOregon
Coordinates44.25325, -123.24167
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic842 (2020)
Projected traffic967 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Ferguson Road over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ferguson Road over Flat Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Ferguson Road over Flat Creek carry?

About 842 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ferguson Road over Flat Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ferguson Road over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.