US Bridges

Or 140 Kirtland RD over Whetstone Creek

Good

Jackson County, Oregon · 1.5 MI W of FAS A363 JCT · Structure no. 06701A712 00181

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,668
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 140 Kirtland RD over Whetstone Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 140 Kirtland RD over Whetstone Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 8,668 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,100 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesOr 140 Kirtland RD
CrossesWhetstone Creek
Location1.5 MI W of FAS A363 JCT
RouteState Highway C0712
StateOregon
Coordinates42.43084, -122.91861
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,668 (2022)
Projected traffic10,100 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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$395,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 140 Kirtland RD over Whetstone Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 140 Kirtland RD over Whetstone 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 Kirtland RD over Whetstone Creek carry?

About 8,668 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Or 140 Kirtland RD over Whetstone Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Or 140 Kirtland RD over Whetstone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.