US Bridges

Or 140 (hwy 270) over N Fk Little Butte Creek

Good

Jackson County, Oregon · 188 MI W Oshd Maint Sta · Structure no. 03761A270 01823

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,276
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 140 (hwy 270) over N Fk Little Butte Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 140 (hwy 270) over N Fk Little Butte Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 3,276 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesOr 140 (hwy 270)
CrossesN Fk Little Butte Creek
Location188 MI W Oshd Maint Sta
RouteState Highway 140
StateOregon
Coordinates42.40673, -122.54309
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,276 (2022)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$420,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 140 (hwy 270) over N Fk Little Butte Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 140 (hwy 270) over N Fk Little Butte 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Or 140 (hwy 270) over N Fk Little Butte Creek carry?

About 3,276 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Or 140 (hwy 270) over N Fk Little Butte Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Or 140 (hwy 270) over N Fk Little Butte Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.