US Bridges

Beaver Valley DR over Worth Creek

Poor

Lincoln County, Oregon · 030 M SE Ona State Park · Structure no. 12077 62101 018

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
134
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Valley DR over Worth Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Beaver Valley DR over Worth Creek 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 134 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 218 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBeaver Valley DR
CrossesWorth Creek
Location030 M SE Ona State Park
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.50282, -124.02284
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134 (2020)
Projected traffic218 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$210,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beaver Valley DR over Worth Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaver Valley DR over Worth Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Beaver Valley DR over Worth Creek carry?

About 134 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Beaver Valley DR over Worth Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Beaver Valley DR over Worth Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.