US Bridges

Bain Street over Cox Creek

FairPosted for load

Linn County, Oregon · 0.3 MI N of US 20 · Structure no. 19638 000 00000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
309
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bain Street over Cox Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bain Street over Cox Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 309 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 464 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBain Street
CrossesCox Creek
Location0.3 MI N of US 20
RouteCity Street 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.63549, -123.06827
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.3 US tons
Inventory rating15.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic309 (2021)
Projected traffic464 by 2041
Trucks2%
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

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 Bain Street over Cox Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bain Street over 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 Bain Street over Cox Creek carry?

About 309 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bain Street over Cox Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Bain Street over Cox Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.