US Bridges

Fall Creek Road over Skunk Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Oregon · 007 MI N ORE#34-C714 JCT · Structure no. 12071A71401 069

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fall Creek Road over Skunk Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Fall Creek Road over Skunk Creek in Lincoln County, Oregon. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 109 by 2040. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesFall Creek Road
CrossesSkunk Creek
Location007 MI N ORE#34-C714 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.38811, -123.73091
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
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2020)
Projected traffic109 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$338,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fall Creek Road over Skunk Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fall Creek Road over Skunk 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Fall Creek Road over Skunk Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Fall Creek Road over Skunk Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Fall Creek Road over Skunk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.