US Bridges

Hunter Creek Road over Hunter Creek

Fair

Curry County, Oregon · 6 MI Eastly of HWY 101 · Structure no. 061103000001097

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
38
1995 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Hunter Creek Road over Hunter Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying Hunter Creek Road over Hunter Creek in Curry County, Oregon. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 57 by 2045. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesHunter Creek Road
CrossesHunter Creek
Location6 MI Eastly of HWY 101
RouteFederal Lands Road 36800
CountyCurry County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.34978, -124.34639
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating45.1 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (1995)
Projected traffic57 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 Hunter Creek Road over Hunter Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hunter Creek Road over Hunter 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Hunter Creek Road over Hunter Creek carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Hunter Creek Road over Hunter Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Hunter Creek Road over Hunter Creek?

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