US Bridges

Elgin Cemetery RD over Clark Creek

Fair

Union County, Oregon · 0.05 MI S Clark Creek RD · Structure no. 10800A007700107

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elgin Cemetery RD over Clark Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Elgin Cemetery RD over Clark Creek in Union County, Oregon. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 43 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2025. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesElgin Cemetery RD
CrossesClark Creek
Location0.05 MI S Clark Creek RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.5554, -117.9013
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2020)
Projected traffic53 by 2025
Trucks5%
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 Elgin Cemetery RD over Clark Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elgin Cemetery RD over Clark 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Elgin Cemetery RD over Clark Creek carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Elgin Cemetery RD over Clark Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Elgin Cemetery RD over Clark Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.