US Bridges

38 S 03 E 17.00: over South Fork Little Butte

Good

Jackson County, Oregon · 9.7 Miles SE of HWY 140 ( · Structure no. 0000000L1439146

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

38 S 03 E 17.00: over South Fork Little Butte is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 38 S 03 E 17.00: over South Fork Little Butte in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries38 S 03 E 17.00:
CrossesSouth Fork Little Butte
Location9.7 Miles SE of HWY 140 (
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates42.355, -122.51306
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic15 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$21,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 38 S 03 E 17.00: over South Fork Little Butte built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 38 S 03 E 17.00: over South Fork Little Butte 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 38 S 03 E 17.00: over South Fork Little Butte carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is 38 S 03 E 17.00: over South Fork Little Butte?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 38 S 03 E 17.00: over South Fork Little Butte?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.