US Bridges

Or 234 (hwy 271) over E Fk Snider Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 12.1 MI E HWY 060 JCT · Structure no. 06912 271 01186

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,761
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 234 (hwy 271) over E Fk Snider Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Or 234 (hwy 271) over E Fk Snider Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 2,761 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 234 (hwy 271)
CrossesE Fk Snider Creek
Location12.1 MI E HWY 060 JCT
RouteState Highway 234
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.49923, -122.91461
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating28.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic2,761 (2022)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 234 (hwy 271) over E Fk Snider Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 234 (hwy 271) over E Fk Snider 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Or 234 (hwy 271) over E Fk Snider Creek carry?

About 2,761 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Or 234 (hwy 271) over E Fk Snider Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Or 234 (hwy 271) over E Fk Snider Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.