Elk City Road over Big Elk Creek
PoorLincoln County, Oregon · 001 MI North of Elk City · Structure no. 12126A53302 866
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 207 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elk City Road over Big Elk Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Elk City Road over Big Elk 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2040. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elk City Road over Big Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elk City Road over Big Elk 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 Elk City Road over Big Elk Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Elk City Road over Big Elk Creek?
The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Elk City Road over Big Elk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.