US Bridges

Or 42S (hwy 244) over Fat Elk Creek

Fair

Coos County, Oregon · 02.2 W JCT HWY 035 · Structure no. 01059A244 01508

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,767
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 42S (hwy 244) over Fat Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 42S (hwy 244) over Fat Elk Creek in Coos County, Oregon. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,767 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2042. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 42S (hwy 244)
CrossesFat Elk Creek
Location02.2 W JCT HWY 035
RouteState Highway 42
CountyCoos County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.1733, -124.2307
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,767 (2022)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Or 42S (hwy 244) over Fat Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 42S (hwy 244) over Fat Elk 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Or 42S (hwy 244) over Fat Elk Creek carry?

About 1,767 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Or 42S (hwy 244) over Fat Elk Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Or 42S (hwy 244) over Fat Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.