US Bridges

13 S 09 W 13.05: over Fall Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Oregon · 4.8 Miles N of HWY 34 (mp · Structure no. 0000000L1439339

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

13 S 09 W 13.05: over Fall Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 13 S 09 W 13.05: over Fall Creek in Lincoln County, Oregon. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries13 S 09 W 13.05:
CrossesFall Creek
Location4.8 Miles N of HWY 34 (mp
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.44611, -123.72167
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 13 S 09 W 13.05: over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13 S 09 W 13.05: over Fall 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 13 S 09 W 13.05: over Fall Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 13 S 09 W 13.05: over Fall Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 13 S 09 W 13.05: over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.