US Bridges

County RD 136 over Willow Creek EB

Fair

Curry County, Oregon · 2.25 MI SW Langlois · Structure no. 15C12 136 00040

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
489
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 136 over Willow Creek EB is a wood or timber slab carrying County RD 136 over Willow Creek EB in Curry County, Oregon. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1972, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 489 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 554 by 2025. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 136
CrossesWillow Creek EB
Location2.25 MI SW Langlois
RouteCounty Highway C0000
CountyCurry County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.90431, -124.47668
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic489 (2020)
Projected traffic554 by 2025
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County RD 136 over Willow Creek EB built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is County RD 136 over Willow Creek EB 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 136 over Willow Creek EB carry?

About 489 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 136 over Willow Creek EB?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 136 over Willow Creek EB?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.