US Bridges

Hunter Creek RD over Hunters Creek

Fair

Curry County, Oregon · 3.8 MI E HWY 101 · Structure no. 15C25 635 00380

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
172 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
208
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 1976, 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 208 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 233 by 2025. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHunter Creek RD
CrossesHunters Creek
Location3.8 MI E HWY 101
RouteCounty Highway 0A304
StateOregon
Coordinates42.35489, -124.37332
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2020)
Projected traffic233 by 2025
Trucks4%
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 1976.

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 208 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hunter Creek RD over Hunters Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Hunter Creek RD over Hunters Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.