US Bridges

Spicer Drive over So. Fork Cox Creek

Fair

Linn County, Oregon · 0135 Miles East of Albany · Structure no. 12696 000900135

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,390
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spicer Drive over So. Fork Cox Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Spicer Drive over So. Fork Cox Creek 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.

It carries about 1,390 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,957 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSpicer Drive
CrossesSo. Fork Cox Creek
Location0135 Miles East of Albany
RouteCounty Highway A0494
CountyLinn County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.61802, -123.03917
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 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 width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,390 (2021)
Projected traffic1,957 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Spicer Drive over So. Fork Cox Creek built?

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

What condition is Spicer Drive over So. Fork Cox 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 Spicer Drive over So. Fork Cox Creek carry?

About 1,390 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Spicer Drive over So. Fork Cox Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Spicer Drive over So. Fork Cox Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.