Drift Creek Road over Drift Creek North
FairLincoln County, Oregon · 010 MI E of Kernville · Structure no. 12019A10901 202
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 145 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 326
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Drift Creek Road over Drift Creek North is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Drift Creek Road over Drift Creek North in Lincoln County, Oregon. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 326 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 382 by 2040. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Drift Creek Road over Drift Creek North built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Drift Creek Road over Drift Creek North 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 Drift Creek Road over Drift Creek North carry?
About 326 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Drift Creek Road over Drift Creek North?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Drift Creek Road over Drift Creek North?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.