US Bridges

Buck Creek RD over Five Rivers

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Oregon · 130 MI East of Yachats · Structure no. 12049 90001 001

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
104
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buck Creek RD over Five Rivers is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Buck Creek RD over Five Rivers in Lincoln County, Oregon. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 104 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 148 by 2040. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesBuck Creek RD
CrossesFive Rivers
Location130 MI East of Yachats
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.29701, -123.8448
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating14.3 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2020)
Projected traffic148 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$507,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buck Creek RD over Five Rivers built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buck Creek RD over Five Rivers 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 Buck Creek RD over Five Rivers carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Buck Creek RD over Five Rivers?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Buck Creek RD over Five Rivers?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.