US Bridges

Lake Creek RD East over Spoon Creek

Fair

Linn County, Oregon · 030MI SE Halsey · Structure no. 12493 002300163

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
330
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Creek RD East over Spoon Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lake Creek RD East over Spoon Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 63 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 464 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLake Creek RD East
CrossesSpoon Creek
Location030MI SE Halsey
RouteCounty Highway C0023
StateOregon
Coordinates44.3597, -123.0759
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
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2021)
Projected traffic464 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Creek RD East over Spoon Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Lake Creek RD East over Spoon 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Creek RD East over Spoon Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lake Creek RD East over Spoon Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Creek RD East over Spoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.