US Bridges

Feagles Creek RD over Big Elk Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Oregon · At Harlan · Structure no. 12150 61101 001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Feagles Creek RD over Big Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Feagles Creek RD over Big Elk Creek in Lincoln County, Oregon. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 53 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2040. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesFeagles Creek RD
CrossesBig Elk Creek
LocationAt Harlan
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.54173, -123.69601
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2020)
Projected traffic87 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Feagles Creek RD over Big Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Feagles Creek RD over Big Elk 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 Feagles Creek RD over Big Elk Creek carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Feagles Creek RD over Big Elk Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Feagles Creek RD over Big Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.