US Bridges

Lulay RD over S Fork Neal CR

Fair

Linn County, Oregon · 017 MI S CR 830 · Structure no. 12954 083400166

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
72 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
185
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lulay RD over S Fork Neal CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Lulay RD over S Fork Neal CR in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 185 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 258 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLulay RD
CrossesS Fork Neal CR
Location017 MI S CR 830
RouteCounty Highway C0834
StateOregon
Coordinates44.69812, -122.69244
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2021)
Projected traffic258 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Lulay RD over S Fork Neal CR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lulay RD over S Fork Neal CR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Lulay RD over S Fork Neal CR carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lulay RD over S Fork Neal CR?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lulay RD over S Fork Neal CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.