US Bridges

Place Rd. over Fall Creek

FairPosted for load

Lane County, Oregon · 2 Mi.Nw of Fall Creek · Structure no. C39004

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
268 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Place Rd. over Fall Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Place Rd. over Fall Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 87 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 5 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 129 vehicles a day, projected to reach 149 by 2025. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPlace Rd.
CrossesFall Creek
Location2 Mi.Nw of Fall Creek
RouteCounty Highway C6225
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.96602, -122.84532
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating14.7 US tons
Inventory rating11.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2020)
Projected traffic149 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Place Rd. over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Place Rd. over Fall 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 Place Rd. over Fall Creek carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Place Rd. over Fall Creek?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Place Rd. over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.