US Bridges

Templeton RD over Johnson Creek

Fair

Coos County, Oregon · 10.80 MI East 101 & RD25 · Structure no. 11C51B001400580

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
83
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Templeton RD over Johnson Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Templeton RD over Johnson Creek in Coos County, Oregon. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 83 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2025. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesTempleton RD
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location10.80 MI East 101 & RD25
RouteCounty Highway C014G
StateOregon
Coordinates43.5418, -124.0789
Functional classRural Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2020)
Projected traffic94 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Templeton RD over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Templeton RD over Johnson 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 Templeton RD over Johnson Creek carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Templeton RD over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Templeton RD over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.