US Bridges

12 S 03 E 29.01: over Yellowstone Creek

Fair

Linn County, Oregon · 20.3 Miles NE of HWY 20 ( · Structure no. 0000000L1409831

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

12 S 03 E 29.01: over Yellowstone Creek is a steel culvert carrying 12 S 03 E 29.01: over Yellowstone Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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Carries12 S 03 E 29.01:
CrossesYellowstone Creek
Location20.3 Miles NE of HWY 20 (
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyLinn County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.564, -122.411
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating95.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic200 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$10,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 12 S 03 E 29.01: over Yellowstone Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 12 S 03 E 29.01: over Yellowstone 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 12 S 03 E 29.01: over Yellowstone Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 12 S 03 E 29.01: over Yellowstone Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 12 S 03 E 29.01: over Yellowstone Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.