US Bridges

US101(HWY009) over Crystal Creek

Fair

Curry County, Oregon · 01.0 MI N HWY 250 JCT · Structure no. 00928A009 29549

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,463
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US101(HWY009) over Crystal Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US101(HWY009) over Crystal Creek in Curry County, Oregon. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 4,463 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.9 mi (127 km).

CarriesUS101(HWY009)
CrossesCrystal Creek
Location01.0 MI N HWY 250 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 101
StateOregon
Coordinates42.82072, -124.48291
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,463 (2022)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed78.9 mi (127 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 Crystal Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US101(HWY009) over Crystal 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 Crystal Creek carry?

About 4,463 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US101(HWY009) over Crystal Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US101(HWY009) over Crystal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.