US Bridges

Elk City Road over Mill Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Oregon · 032 M East of Toledo · Structure no. 12127A53301 173

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
92 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
321
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elk City Road over Mill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Elk City Road over Mill 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 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 321 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 437 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesElk City Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location032 M East of Toledo
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.59253, -123.91086
Functional classRural Major 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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic321 (2020)
Projected traffic437 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Elk City Road over Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is Elk City Road over Mill 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 Elk City Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 321 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Elk City Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Elk City Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.