US Bridges

Or 34 (hwy 27) over Scott Creek

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Oregon · 142 MI E HWY 9 JCT · Structure no. 04173 027 01422

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
764
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 34 (hwy 27) over Scott Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 34 (hwy 27) over Scott Creek in Lincoln County, Oregon. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 764 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesOr 34 (hwy 27)
CrossesScott Creek
Location142 MI E HWY 9 JCT
RouteState Highway 34
StateOregon
Coordinates44.40006, -123.83222
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic764 (2022)
Projected traffic810 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Or 34 (hwy 27) over Scott Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 34 (hwy 27) over Scott 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Or 34 (hwy 27) over Scott Creek carry?

About 764 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Or 34 (hwy 27) over Scott Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Or 34 (hwy 27) over Scott Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.