US Bridges

Price Road over Cox Creek

GoodPosted for load

Linn County, Oregon · 0.3 MI N of US20 · Structure no. 19582 000 00000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,648
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Price Road over Cox Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Price Road over Cox Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,648 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,318 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPrice Road
CrossesCox Creek
Location0.3 MI N of US20
RouteCity Street C0000
StateOregon
Coordinates44.63488, -123.05741
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,648 (2021)
Projected traffic2,318 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Price Road over Cox Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Price Road over Cox 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 Price Road over Cox Creek carry?

About 1,648 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Price Road over Cox Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Price Road over Cox Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.