US Bridges

Pollywog Butte RD over Quail Prairie Creek

Fair

Curry County, Oregon · 18 MI NE HWY 101 @ 97415 · Structure no. 061101000001130

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
1996 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Pollywog Butte RD over Quail Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pollywog Butte RD over Quail Prairie Creek in Curry County, Oregon. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2045. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesPollywog Butte RD
CrossesQuail Prairie Creek
Location18 MI NE HWY 101 @ 97415
RouteFederal Lands Road 19090
CountyCurry County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.22619, -124.12128
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1996)
Projected traffic37 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pollywog Butte RD over Quail Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pollywog Butte RD over Quail Prairie 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pollywog Butte RD over Quail Prairie Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is Pollywog Butte RD over Quail Prairie Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Pollywog Butte RD over Quail Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.