US Bridges

Crowfoot Road over Big Butte Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 0.55 Milepost · Structure no. 16344 945 00055

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
678
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crowfoot Road over Big Butte Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Crowfoot Road over Big Butte Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 678 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 793 by 2025. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesCrowfoot Road
CrossesBig Butte Creek
Location0.55 Milepost
RouteCounty Highway C0945
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.65111, -122.69138
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic678 (2020)
Projected traffic793 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$897,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crowfoot Road over Big Butte Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crowfoot Road over Big 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Crowfoot Road over Big Butte Creek carry?

About 678 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Crowfoot Road over Big Butte Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Crowfoot Road over Big Butte Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.