US Bridges

Bayview RD over Drift Creek South

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Oregon · 060 MI NE of Walport Br · Structure no. 11491A70201 922

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
144 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bayview RD over Drift Creek South is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bayview RD over Drift Creek South in Lincoln County, Oregon. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 62 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 load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2040. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBayview RD
CrossesDrift Creek South
Location060 MI NE of Walport Br
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.46273, -123.96364
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.1 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic23 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Bayview RD over Drift Creek South built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Bayview RD over Drift Creek South 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Bayview RD over Drift Creek South carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bayview RD over Drift Creek South?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Bayview RD over Drift Creek South?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.