US Bridges

Hills Creek RD over Hills Creek

GoodPosted for load

Lane County, Oregon · 020 MI E of Jasper · Structure no. 39C628622000188

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,542
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hills Creek RD over Hills Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Hills Creek RD over Hills Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,542 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,762 by 2025. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHills Creek RD
CrossesHills Creek
Location020 MI E of Jasper
RouteCounty Highway C6222
StateOregon
Coordinates43.99505, -122.86785
Functional classRural Local

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 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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11.5 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,542 (2020)
Projected traffic1,762 by 2025
Trucks20%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hills Creek RD over Hills Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hills Creek RD over Hills 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Hills Creek RD over Hills Creek carry?

About 1,542 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Hills Creek RD over Hills Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hills Creek RD over Hills Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.