Deer Creek Road over Little Elk Creek
FairLincoln County, Oregon · 010 MI East of Eddyville · Structure no. 21520 542 00003
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 32
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Deer Creek Road over Little Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Deer Creek Road over Little Elk Creek in Lincoln County, Oregon. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 32 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Deer Creek Road over Little Elk Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Deer Creek Road over Little Elk 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 Deer Creek Road over Little Elk Creek carry?
About 32 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Deer Creek Road over Little Elk Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Deer Creek Road over Little Elk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.