US Bridges

Wyatt Drive over Curtis Slough

FairPosted for load

Linn County, Oregon · 04.5 MI S Harrisburg · Structure no. 12389 023600016

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
319
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyatt Drive over Curtis Slough is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Wyatt Drive over Curtis Slough in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 319 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWyatt Drive
CrossesCurtis Slough
Location04.5 MI S Harrisburg
RouteCounty Highway C0236
StateOregon
Coordinates44.2181, -123.13172
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic319 (2021)
Projected traffic360 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Wyatt Drive over Curtis Slough built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyatt Drive over Curtis Slough 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Wyatt Drive over Curtis Slough carry?

About 319 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wyatt Drive over Curtis Slough?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wyatt Drive over Curtis Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.