US Bridges

N Bank Rogue Rv RD over Lobster Creek

Fair

Curry County, Oregon · 7.03 MI E Rogue Pk Store · Structure no. 15C16 545000730

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
173
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Bank Rogue Rv RD over Lobster Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Bank Rogue Rv RD over Lobster Creek in Curry County, Oregon. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 173 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 198 by 2025. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesN Bank Rogue Rv RD
CrossesLobster Creek
Location7.03 MI E Rogue Pk Store
RouteCounty Highway 0A307
CountyCurry County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.50667, -124.29593
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (2020)
Projected traffic198 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$410,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Bank Rogue Rv RD over Lobster Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Bank Rogue Rv RD over Lobster 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does N Bank Rogue Rv RD over Lobster Creek carry?

About 173 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N Bank Rogue Rv RD over Lobster Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns N Bank Rogue Rv RD over Lobster Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.