US Bridges

Or 62 (hwy 022) over Little Butte Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 03.3 N JCT HWY 270 · Structure no. 00681B022 00933

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,897
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 62 (hwy 022) over Little Butte Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 62 (hwy 022) over Little Butte Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 44 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 15,897 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,800 by 2042. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 62 (hwy 022)
CrossesLittle Butte Creek
Location03.3 N JCT HWY 270
RouteState Highway 62
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.46223, -122.81594
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.3 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.8 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,897 (2022)
Projected traffic19,800 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$676,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 62 (hwy 022) over Little Butte Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Or 62 (hwy 022) over Little Butte 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Or 62 (hwy 022) over Little Butte Creek carry?

About 15,897 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Or 62 (hwy 022) over Little Butte Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Or 62 (hwy 022) over Little Butte Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.