US Bridges

County RD 510 over Euchre Creek

PoorPosted for load

Curry County, Oregon · 0.18 MI S Ophir School · Structure no. 15C31 510 00017

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 510 over Euchre Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying County RD 510 over Euchre Creek in Curry County, Oregon. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2025. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCounty RD 510
CrossesEuchre Creek
Location0.18 MI S Ophir School
RouteCounty Highway C0000
StateOregon
Coordinates42.56063, -124.38283
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating8.6 US tons
Inventory rating6.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2020)
Projected traffic255 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 510 over Euchre Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 510 over Euchre Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 510 over Euchre Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 510 over Euchre Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 510 over Euchre Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.