Bates Lane over Little Creek
FairUnion County, Oregon · 5 MI W of Union · Structure no. 19609 110 00008
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 37
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bates Lane over Little Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bates Lane over Little Creek in Union County, Oregon. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 37 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bates Lane over Little Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bates Lane over Little 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 Bates Lane over Little Creek carry?
About 37 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bates Lane over Little Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Bates Lane over Little Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.