US Bridges

US101(HWY009) over Willow Creek

Fair

Curry County, Oregon · 00.1 MI N Denmark P.O. · Structure no. 00910A009 29038

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,056
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US101(HWY009) over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US101(HWY009) over Willow Creek in Curry County, Oregon. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 100 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 5,056 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS101(HWY009)
CrossesWillow Creek
Location00.1 MI N Denmark P.O.
RouteU.S. Route 101
StateOregon
Coordinates42.89082, -124.46213
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,056 (2022)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US101(HWY009) over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is US101(HWY009) over Willow 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US101(HWY009) over Willow Creek carry?

About 5,056 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US101(HWY009) over Willow Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US101(HWY009) over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.