US Bridges

Sweets Creek Road over Hadsall Creek

Good

Lane County, Oregon · 010 MI S HWY 36-HWY126 Jc · Structure no. 39C43 503600084

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
608
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sweets Creek Road over Hadsall Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Sweets Creek Road over Hadsall Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 608 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 673 by 2025. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSweets Creek Road
CrossesHadsall Creek
Location010 MI S HWY 36-HWY126 Jc
RouteCounty Highway A0447
StateOregon
Coordinates44.02104, -123.85389
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic608 (2020)
Projected traffic673 by 2025
Trucks10%
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 Sweets Creek Road over Hadsall Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sweets Creek Road over Hadsall 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sweets Creek Road over Hadsall Creek carry?

About 608 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sweets Creek Road over Hadsall Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sweets Creek Road over Hadsall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.