US Bridges

Pope Road over Lake Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 004 MI North of Blachly · Structure no. 39C377364500023

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
164
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pope Road over Lake Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pope Road over Lake Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 164 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 189 by 2025. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPope Road
CrossesLake Creek
Location004 MI North of Blachly
RouteCounty Highway C3645
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.19758, -123.5325
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164 (2020)
Projected traffic189 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Pope Road over Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pope Road over Lake 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 Pope Road over Lake Creek carry?

About 164 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pope Road over Lake Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pope Road over Lake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.