US Bridges

Hntr Creek Loop RD over Hunter Creek

PoorPosted for load

Curry County, Oregon · .2 MI N Gold Beach Lumber · Structure no. 15C010063500040

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
207 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
739
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hntr Creek Loop RD over Hunter Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Hntr Creek Loop RD over Hunter Creek in Curry County, Oregon. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 97 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 739 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 834 by 2025. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHntr Creek Loop RD
CrossesHunter Creek
Location.2 MI N Gold Beach Lumber
RouteCounty Highway 0A304
StateOregon
Coordinates42.38996, -124.41553
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.5 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic739 (2020)
Projected traffic834 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hntr Creek Loop RD over Hunter Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Hntr Creek Loop RD over Hunter Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Hntr Creek Loop RD over Hunter Creek carry?

About 739 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hntr Creek Loop RD over Hunter Creek?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Hntr Creek Loop RD over Hunter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.