US Bridges

Gravelford LN over Fox Creek

Good

Coos County, Oregon · 0411 Miles E JCT42 CO RD · Structure no. 16159 002400003

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
320
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gravelford LN over Fox Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gravelford LN over Fox Creek in Coos County, Oregon. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2025. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesGravelford LN
CrossesFox Creek
Location0411 Miles E JCT42 CO RD
RouteCounty Highway C024G
StateOregon
Coordinates43.13613, -124.10615
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2020)
Projected traffic360 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Gravelford LN over Fox Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gravelford LN over Fox 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Gravelford LN over Fox Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Gravelford LN over Fox Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Gravelford LN over Fox Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.