US Bridges

HWY 255 over Myers Creek

FairPosted for load

Curry County, Oregon · 10.7 MI S Rogue River · Structure no. 00995 009F33833

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 255 over Myers Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying HWY 255 over Myers Creek in Curry County, Oregon. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY 255
CrossesMyers Creek
Location10.7 MI S Rogue River
RouteState Highway 255
CountyCurry County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.3048, -124.4046
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2022)
Projected traffic170 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$709,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 255 over Myers Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 255 over Myers 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 HWY 255 over Myers Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is HWY 255 over Myers Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 255 over Myers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.