US Bridges

Bilyeu CR RD over Neal Creek

Good

Linn County, Oregon · 005 MI S CR 830 · Structure no. 12952 083200053

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
299
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bilyeu CR RD over Neal Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Bilyeu CR RD over Neal Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 299 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 422 by 2039. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBilyeu CR RD
CrossesNeal Creek
Location005 MI S CR 830
RouteCounty Highway C0832
StateOregon
Coordinates44.70963, -122.69185
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic299 (2019)
Projected traffic422 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Bilyeu CR RD over Neal Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bilyeu CR RD over Neal Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Bilyeu CR RD over Neal Creek carry?

About 299 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bilyeu CR RD over Neal Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Bilyeu CR RD over Neal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.