US Bridges

County RD 249 over Calloway Creek

Fair

Coos County, Oregon · City of Coquille · Structure no. 01412A035 01102

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,533
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 249 over Calloway Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County RD 249 over Calloway Creek in Coos County, Oregon. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 96 years old, older 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 7,533 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,235 by 2025. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 249
CrossesCalloway Creek
LocationCity of Coquille
RouteCounty Highway 249
CountyCoos County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.18507, -124.18973
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,533 (2020)
Projected traffic9,235 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 County RD 249 over Calloway Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is County RD 249 over Calloway 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 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 249 over Calloway Creek carry?

About 7,533 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 249 over Calloway Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 249 over Calloway Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.