US Bridges

Foggy Creek Road over Foggy Creek

Good

Coos County, Oregon · 5MI S & 9MI E of 97466 · Structure no. 061105000001039

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Foggy Creek Road over Foggy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Foggy Creek Road over Foggy Creek in Coos County, Oregon. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 67 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 20 ft wide.

CarriesFoggy Creek Road
CrossesFoggy Creek
Location5MI S & 9MI E of 97466
RouteFederal Lands Road 55210
StateOregon
Coordinates42.79237, -123.98827
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (—)
Projected traffic67 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Foggy Creek Road over Foggy Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foggy Creek Road over Foggy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2021.

How much traffic does Foggy Creek Road over Foggy Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Foggy Creek Road over Foggy Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Foggy Creek Road over Foggy Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.