US Bridges

Brabham Road over Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 002 MI N Highway 58 · Structure no. 39C606605000020

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
538
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brabham Road over Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Brabham Road over Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 538 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 615 by 2025. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBrabham Road
CrossesCreek
Location002 MI N Highway 58
RouteCounty Highway C6050
StateOregon
Coordinates43.9796, -122.9596
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic538 (2020)
Projected traffic615 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Brabham Road over Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brabham Road over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Brabham Road over Creek carry?

About 538 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Brabham Road over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Brabham Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.