US Bridges

Harlan Road over Big Elk Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Oregon · 030 MI So Elk City · Structure no. 12152A53801 295

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
156
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harlan Road over Big Elk Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Harlan Road over Big Elk Creek in Lincoln County, Oregon. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 156 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 212 by 2040. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

CarriesHarlan Road
CrossesBig Elk Creek
Location030 MI So Elk City
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.60363, -123.85193
Functional classRural Minor 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2020)
Projected traffic212 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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$804,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harlan Road over Big Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harlan Road 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 Harlan Road over Big Elk Creek carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Harlan Road over Big Elk Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Harlan Road over Big Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.