US Bridges

Bigham Road over Dry Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 1.0 MI N of Antelope Road · Structure no. 08150 533 00100

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,219
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bigham Road over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Bigham Road over Dry Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 2,219 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,604 by 2025. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBigham Road
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.0 MI N of Antelope Road
RouteCounty Highway 0A360
StateOregon
Coordinates42.4413, -122.80194
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,219 (2020)
Projected traffic2,604 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Bigham Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bigham Road over Dry 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 Bigham Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 2,219 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bigham Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Bigham Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.