US Bridges

Front RD HWY 009 over Brush Creek

Fair

Curry County, Oregon · 06.0 MI Shwy 251 JCT · Structure no. 07786 009F30702

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
216
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Front RD HWY 009 over Brush Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Front RD HWY 009 over Brush Creek in Curry County, Oregon. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 216 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2030. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesFront RD HWY 009
CrossesBrush Creek
Location06.0 MI Shwy 251 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 101
StateOregon
Coordinates42.68839, -124.43337
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216 (2022)
Projected traffic250 by 2030
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Front RD HWY 009 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Front RD HWY 009 over Brush 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 Front RD HWY 009 over Brush Creek carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Front RD HWY 009 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Front RD HWY 009 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.