US Bridges

Fall Creek Road over Fall Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Oregon · 023 MI N OR#34-C714 JCT · Structure no. 12072 71402 244

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fall Creek Road over Fall Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Fall Creek Road over Fall 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 81 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesFall Creek Road
CrossesFall Creek
Location023 MI N OR#34-C714 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.405, -123.75276
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2020)
Projected traffic81 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fall Creek Road over Fall Creek built?

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

What condition is Fall Creek Road over Fall Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

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

About 47 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Fall Creek Road over Fall Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Fall Creek Road over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.