US Bridges

Nicewood Dr. over Lake Creek

Poor

Linn County, Oregon · 0460 Miles West of Halsey · Structure no. 12329 000300460

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
165
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nicewood Dr. over Lake Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Nicewood Dr. over Lake Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 165 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNicewood Dr.
CrossesLake Creek
Location0460 Miles West of Halsey
RouteCounty Highway C0003
StateOregon
Coordinates44.38738, -123.1931
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2021)
Projected traffic227 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$676,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nicewood Dr. over Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nicewood Dr. over Lake Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Nicewood Dr. over Lake Creek carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nicewood Dr. over Lake Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nicewood Dr. over Lake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.