US Bridges

Floras Creek RD over Floras-Creek

Fair

Curry County, Oregon · 7.3 MI E Langlois · Structure no. 15C21 012400730

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
233 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
73
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Floras Creek RD over Floras-Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Floras Creek RD over Floras-Creek in Curry County, Oregon. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 73 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2025. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesFloras Creek RD
CrossesFloras-Creek
Location7.3 MI E Langlois
RouteCounty Highway 0A312
StateOregon
Coordinates42.91639, -124.34282
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2020)
Projected traffic83 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Floras Creek RD over Floras-Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Floras Creek RD 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Floras Creek RD over Floras-Creek carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Floras Creek RD over Floras-Creek?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Floras Creek RD over Floras-Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.