US Bridges

Or 234 (hwy 271) over Sams Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 01.4 MI E JCT Conn HWY001 · Structure no. 07362 271 00606

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,364
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 234 (hwy 271) over Sams Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Or 234 (hwy 271) over Sams Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 2,364 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long.

Location

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CarriesOr 234 (hwy 271)
CrossesSams Creek
Location01.4 MI E JCT Conn HWY001
RouteState Highway 234
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.46596, -123.01026
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,364 (2022)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 234 (hwy 271) over Sams Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 234 (hwy 271) over Sams 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 Sams Creek carry?

About 2,364 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Or 234 (hwy 271) over Sams Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Or 234 (hwy 271) over Sams Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.