US Bridges

E Buck Creek RD over Cougar Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Oregon · 130 MI East of Yachats · Structure no. 24322 000 00025

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
104
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Buck Creek RD over Cougar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E Buck Creek RD over Cougar Creek in Lincoln County, Oregon. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 104 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 148 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesE Buck Creek RD
CrossesCougar Creek
Location130 MI East of Yachats
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.2979, -123.8492
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2020)
Projected traffic148 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 E Buck Creek RD over Cougar Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Buck Creek RD over Cougar 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 E Buck Creek RD over Cougar Creek carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E Buck Creek RD over Cougar Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns E Buck Creek RD over Cougar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.