US Bridges

Battle Creek RD over Coyote Creek

FairPosted for load

Lane County, Oregon · 020 MI South of Crow · Structure no. 39C409408200011

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
273
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Battle Creek RD over Coyote Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Battle Creek RD over Coyote Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 273 vehicles a day, projected to reach 318 by 2025. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBattle Creek RD
CrossesCoyote Creek
Location020 MI South of Crow
RouteCounty Highway C4082
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.96976, -123.31889
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating9.6 US tons
Inventory rating7.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic273 (2020)
Projected traffic318 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$592,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Battle Creek RD over Coyote Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Battle Creek RD over Coyote 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Battle Creek RD over Coyote Creek carry?

About 273 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Battle Creek RD over Coyote Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Battle Creek RD over Coyote Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.