Or 140 (hwy 270) over Little Butte Creek
FairJackson County, Oregon · 07.8 MI E HWY 022 JCT · Structure no. 09777 270 00775
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 321 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,744
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Or 140 (hwy 270) over Little Butte Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 140 (hwy 270) over Little Butte Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 4,744 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2042. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Or 140 (hwy 270) over Little Butte Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Or 140 (hwy 270) over Little Butte 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Or 140 (hwy 270) over Little Butte Creek carry?
About 4,744 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Or 140 (hwy 270) over Little Butte Creek?
The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Or 140 (hwy 270) over Little Butte Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.