US Bridges

HWY 241 over Marlow Creek

FairPosted for load

Coos County, Oregon · 072 Miles NE of Allegany · Structure no. 03240A241 01490

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
315
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 241 over Marlow Creek is a steel culvert carrying HWY 241 over Marlow Creek in Coos County, Oregon. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 315 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesHWY 241
CrossesMarlow Creek
Location072 Miles NE of Allegany
RouteState Highway 241
StateOregon
Coordinates43.4344, -124.0247
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic315 (2022)
Projected traffic390 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 HWY 241 over Marlow Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 241 over Marlow 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does HWY 241 over Marlow Creek carry?

About 315 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY 241 over Marlow Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns HWY 241 over Marlow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.