Butte Falls RD over Willow Creek
FairJackson County, Oregon · 6.5 MI SE Butte Falls · Structure no. 08159 994 02206
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 51 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 448
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Butte Falls RD over Willow Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Butte Falls RD over Willow Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 448 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 523 by 2025. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Butte Falls RD over Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Butte Falls RD over Willow 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 Willow Creek carry?
About 448 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Butte Falls RD over Willow Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Butte Falls RD over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.