US Bridges

Seven Mile LN over Butte Creek

Fair

Linn County, Oregon · 060 Miles N W Brownsville · Structure no. 12222A001101143

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
536
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seven Mile LN over Butte Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Seven Mile LN over Butte Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 536 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 747 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSeven Mile LN
CrossesButte Creek
Location060 Miles N W Brownsville
RouteCounty Highway C0011
StateOregon
Coordinates44.46353, -123.03919
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic536 (2021)
Projected traffic747 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$466,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Seven Mile LN over Butte Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seven Mile LN over Butte 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Seven Mile LN over Butte Creek carry?

About 536 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Seven Mile LN over Butte Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Seven Mile LN over Butte Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.