County RD 500 over Myrtle Creek
FairPosted for loadCurry County, Oregon · 0.3 MI E HWY 101 · Structure no. 15C15 500 00030
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 81 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 138
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD 500 over Myrtle Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 500 over Myrtle Creek in Curry County, Oregon. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 100 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 138 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2025. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County RD 500 over Myrtle Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is County RD 500 over Myrtle 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does County RD 500 over Myrtle Creek carry?
About 138 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County RD 500 over Myrtle Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns County RD 500 over Myrtle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.