US Bridges

US101(HWY009) over Floras Creek

Fair

Curry County, Oregon · 03.0 MI S Coos-Cury Line · Structure no. 09370 009 28850

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
431 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,056
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US101(HWY009) over Floras Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US101(HWY009) over Floras Creek in Curry County, Oregon. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5,056 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2042. The structure is 431 ft (131.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.9 mi (127 km).

CarriesUS101(HWY009)
CrossesFloras Creek
Location03.0 MI S Coos-Cury Line
RouteU.S. Route 101
StateOregon
Coordinates42.91608, -124.45223
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating16.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length431 ft (131.4 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,056 (2022)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed78.9 mi (127 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US101(HWY009) over Floras Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is US101(HWY009) over Floras 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 US101(HWY009) over Floras Creek carry?

About 5,056 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US101(HWY009) over Floras Creek?

The structure is 431 ft (131.4 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US101(HWY009) over Floras Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.