US Bridges

13 S 09 W 23.01: over Cove Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Oregon · 4.8 Miles N of HWY 34 (mp · Structure no. 0000000L1439335

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

13 S 09 W 23.01: over Cove Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 13 S 09 W 23.01: over Cove Creek in Lincoln County, Oregon. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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Carries13 S 09 W 23.01:
CrossesCove Creek
Location4.8 Miles N of HWY 34 (mp
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyLincoln County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.44222, -123.72333
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 13 S 09 W 23.01: over Cove Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13 S 09 W 23.01: over Cove 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 13 S 09 W 23.01: over Cove Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 13 S 09 W 23.01: over Cove Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 13 S 09 W 23.01: over Cove Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.