US101(HWY009) over Morton Creek
FairPosted for loadCurry County, Oregon · 00.8 MI S Coos-Curry Line · Structure no. 00912 009 28661
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,197
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US101(HWY009) over Morton Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US101(HWY009) over Morton Creek in Curry County, Oregon. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1961, 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 5,197 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,300 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US101(HWY009) over Morton Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is US101(HWY009) over Morton 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 Morton Creek carry?
About 5,197 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US101(HWY009) over Morton Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US101(HWY009) over Morton Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.