US Bridges

Campground Loop RD over Union Creek

Good

Jackson County, Oregon · U.C. Campground · Structure no. 061006000001044

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Campground Loop RD over Union Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Campground Loop RD over Union Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesCampground Loop RD
CrossesUnion Creek
LocationU.C. Campground
RouteFederal Lands Road 62004
StateOregon
Coordinates42.90833, -122.44889
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (—)
Projected traffic150 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Campground Loop RD over Union Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Campground Loop RD over Union 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Campground Loop RD over Union Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Campground Loop RD over Union Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Campground Loop RD over Union Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.