US Bridges

Crab Creek RD over Crab Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Oregon · 12.8 MI E of Yachats · Structure no. 18959 90102 020

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crab Creek RD over Crab Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Crab Creek RD over Crab Creek in Lincoln County, Oregon. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCrab Creek RD
CrossesCrab Creek
Location12.8 MI E of Yachats
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.2893, -123.8416
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic41 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 Crab Creek RD over Crab Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crab Creek RD over Crab 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 Crab Creek RD over Crab Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Crab Creek RD over Crab Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Crab Creek RD over Crab Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.