US Bridges

Battle Creek RD over Battle Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 075 MI South of Veneta · Structure no. 39C412408200095

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
234
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Battle Creek RD over Battle Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Battle Creek RD over Battle 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 234 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 274 by 2025. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesBattle Creek RD
CrossesBattle Creek
Location075 MI South of Veneta
RouteCounty Highway C4082
StateOregon
Coordinates43.96293, -123.33002
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.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic234 (2020)
Projected traffic274 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Battle Creek RD over Battle Creek built?

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

What condition is Battle Creek RD over Battle 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 Battle Creek carry?

About 234 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Battle Creek RD over Battle Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Battle Creek RD over Battle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.