US Bridges

Elk City Road over Simpson Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Oregon · 082 Mile E. of Toledo · Structure no. 20876 033 01569

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,388
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elk City Road over Simpson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Elk City Road over Simpson Creek in Lincoln County, Oregon. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,388 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long.

CarriesElk City Road
CrossesSimpson Creek
Location082 Mile E. of Toledo
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.59759, -123.84894
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,388 (2020)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Simpson Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elk City Road over Simpson 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Elk City Road over Simpson Creek carry?

About 5,388 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Elk City Road over Simpson Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Elk City Road over Simpson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.