US Bridges

Logsden Road over Big Rock Creek

Poor

Lincoln County, Oregon · 048 MI East of Logsden · Structure no. 12111A410021236

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
331
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Logsden Road over Big Rock Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Logsden Road over Big Rock Creek 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 331 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 459 by 2040. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesLogsden Road
CrossesBig Rock Creek
Location048 MI East of Logsden
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.72615, -123.71875
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic331 (2020)
Projected traffic459 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$570,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Logsden Road over Big Rock Creek built?

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

What condition is Logsden Road over Big Rock 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 Logsden Road over Big Rock Creek carry?

About 331 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Logsden Road over Big Rock Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Logsden Road over Big Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.