FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Crab Creek Road

Carrying Crab Creek Road over Five Rivers

8.0 Mi S Hwy 34 @ Fisher, Lincoln, Oregon

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
11 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Crab Creek Road

The Crab Creek Road bridge in Lincoln, Oregon carries Crab Creek Road over Five Rivers. It was built in 2002, making it 24 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 45.4 meters (149 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 156 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Oregon bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 11.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How Crab Creek Road compares

▼ 21.3
Load rating vs Oregon average (32.3 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of Oregon bridges
190
Bridges in Lincoln · 14 in Poor condition
Crab Creek Road 11.0 t
Oregon average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Oregon.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
44.7 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
22.8
Serviceability /30
7.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
11.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2002
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
45.4 m (149 ft)
Deck Width
7.0 m (23 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
156 vehicles/day
Structure Number
19236 901 00001

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Crab Creek Road is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare Crab Creek Road against other structures in Lincoln and across Oregon. Oregon bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for Crab Creek Road?

Crab Creek Road in Lincoln, Oregon has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Crab Creek Road inspected?

Crab Creek Road's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 156 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Crab Creek Road is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Crab Creek Road?

Crab Creek Road has an NBI inventory load rating of 11.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Crab Creek Road?

Crab Creek Road is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Crab Creek Road and does age affect safety?

Crab Creek Road was built in 2002, making it 24 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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