US Bridges

US101(HWY009) over Myers Creek

Fair

Curry County, Oregon · 09.3 MI S Rogue River · Structure no. 08718 009 33694

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,976
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US101(HWY009) over Myers Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US101(HWY009) over Myers Creek in Curry County, Oregon. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 3,976 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,100 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS101(HWY009)
CrossesMyers Creek
Location09.3 MI S Rogue River
RouteU.S. Route 101
StateOregon
Coordinates42.30747, -124.41054
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,976 (2022)
Projected traffic4,100 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US101(HWY009) over Myers Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US101(HWY009) 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US101(HWY009) over Myers Creek carry?

About 3,976 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US101(HWY009) over Myers Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US101(HWY009) over Myers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.