US Bridges

Hunter Creek RD over Hunters Creek

Fair

Curry County, Oregon · 1.9 MI E Gold Beach Lum · Structure no. 15C24 635 00090

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
174 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,680
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hunter Creek RD over Hunters Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Hunter Creek RD over Hunters Creek in Curry County, Oregon. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 66 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 1,680 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2025. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHunter Creek RD
CrossesHunters Creek
Location1.9 MI E Gold Beach Lum
RouteCounty Highway 0A304
StateOregon
Coordinates42.37181, -124.40838
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,680 (2020)
Projected traffic1,900 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 Hunter Creek RD over Hunters Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Hunter Creek RD over Hunters 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 Hunter Creek RD over Hunters Creek carry?

About 1,680 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hunter Creek RD over Hunters Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Hunter Creek RD over Hunters Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.