US Bridges

Butte Falls RD over Quartz Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 9.3 MI E of HWY 232 Jct. · Structure no. 07998 821 00927

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,092
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butte Falls RD over Quartz Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Butte Falls RD over Quartz Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 3,092 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,632 by 2025. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesButte Falls RD
CrossesQuartz Creek
Location9.3 MI E of HWY 232 Jct.
RouteCounty Highway 0A370
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.57732, -122.67727
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,092 (2020)
Projected traffic3,632 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Butte Falls RD over Quartz Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Butte Falls RD over Quartz 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Butte Falls RD over Quartz Creek carry?

About 3,092 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Butte Falls RD over Quartz Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Butte Falls RD over Quartz Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.