US Bridges

Winchuck River RD over Cat Creek

Good

Curry County, Oregon · 0.34MI West of Deer Ck · Structure no. 20530 000 00600

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,042
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winchuck River RD over Cat Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Winchuck River RD over Cat Creek in Curry County, Oregon. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,042 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,092 by 2025. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesWinchuck River RD
CrossesCat Creek
Location0.34MI West of Deer Ck
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates42.02582, -124.1467
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,042 (2020)
Projected traffic1,092 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 Winchuck River RD over Cat Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winchuck River RD over Cat Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Winchuck River RD over Cat Creek carry?

About 1,042 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Winchuck River RD over Cat Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Winchuck River RD over Cat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.