US Bridges

Waverly Dr. North over Cox Creek

PoorPosted for load

Linn County, Oregon · 000 at Albany Sewer Plant · Structure no. 12752 032400000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
116 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
154
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waverly Dr. North over Cox Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Waverly Dr. North over Cox Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 154 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 206 by 2041. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesWaverly Dr. North
CrossesCox Creek
Location000 at Albany Sewer Plant
RouteCounty Highway C0324
StateOregon
Coordinates44.64405, -123.07402
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154 (2021)
Projected traffic206 by 2041
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$654,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Waverly Dr. North over Cox Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waverly Dr. North over Cox 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Waverly Dr. North over Cox Creek carry?

About 154 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Waverly Dr. North over Cox Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Waverly Dr. North over Cox Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.