US Bridges

Pistol River RD over Deep Creek

Fair

Curry County, Oregon · 5.0 Miles E Pistol River · Structure no. 15C45 690 00507

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
322
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pistol River RD over Deep Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Pistol River RD over Deep Creek in Curry County, Oregon. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 322 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 362 by 2025. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPistol River RD
CrossesDeep Creek
Location5.0 Miles E Pistol River
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates42.28066, -124.32664
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length85 ft (26 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic322 (2020)
Projected traffic362 by 2025
Trucks2%
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 Pistol River RD over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pistol River RD over Deep 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 Pistol River RD over Deep Creek carry?

About 322 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pistol River RD over Deep Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pistol River RD over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.