US Bridges

Or 99 (hwy 063) over Crooked Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 001 MI E Medford · Structure no. 03660 063 00803

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,211
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 99 (hwy 063) over Crooked Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Or 99 (hwy 063) over Crooked Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 15,211 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,200 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOr 99 (hwy 063)
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location001 MI E Medford
RouteState Highway 99
StateOregon
Coordinates42.3136, -122.8612
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,211 (2022)
Projected traffic17,200 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 99 (hwy 063) over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 99 (hwy 063) over Crooked 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Or 99 (hwy 063) over Crooked Creek carry?

About 15,211 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Or 99 (hwy 063) over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Or 99 (hwy 063) over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.