US Bridges

Bigham Road over Antelope Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 1.2 MI N of Antelope Road · Structure no. 09994 533 00120

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,156
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bigham Road over Antelope Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bigham Road over Antelope Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 2,156 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,509 by 2025. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBigham Road
CrossesAntelope Creek
Location1.2 MI N of Antelope Road
RouteCounty Highway 0A360
StateOregon
Coordinates42.44438, -122.80192
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,156 (2020)
Projected traffic2,509 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 Antelope Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bigham Road over Antelope 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 Antelope Creek carry?

About 2,156 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bigham Road over Antelope Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bigham Road over Antelope Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.