Ten Mile Creek Bridge, Road bridge on U.S. Route 101 in Yachats, Oregon.
Ten Mile Creek Bridge (No. 01181) carries U.S. Route 101 over Tenmile Creek near Yachats in Lane County, Oregon. Conde McCullough designed the reinforced concrete tied-arch structure in 1931; it is 180 feet (55 m) long with a 120-foot (37 m) main span. Ornate precast concrete railings run along both sides.
The bridge was built in 1931 as Oregon expanded its coastal road network. It represents one of many engineering projects that modernized the state's transportation system during that period.
The bridge's ornate precast concrete railings run along both sides of the deck, a decorative treatment McCullough used on his Oregon coast spans. The railings are the detail to look for when crossing, since the tied arch itself sits below road level.
The bridge carries U.S. Route 101 over Tenmile Creek just south of Yachats, so drivers cross it as part of the coastal highway; there is no separate pedestrian path, and stopping on the 180-foot span is not possible. Pull-offs along Route 101 nearby allow a look at the ornate precast concrete railings from outside the roadway.
Engineer Conde McCullough was known for his innovative tied arch construction methods using precast concrete. His bridge designs left a lasting mark on how engineering projects look along the Oregon coast.
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