US Bridges

County RD 573 over Elk Creek

Good

Jackson County, Oregon · 0.04 MI East of Elk CR RD · Structure no. 16688 573 00004

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 573 over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County RD 573 over Elk Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 33 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2025. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCounty RD 573
CrossesElk Creek
Location0.04 MI East of Elk CR RD
RouteCounty Highway C0573
StateOregon
Coordinates42.78126, -122.65334
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2020)
Projected traffic38 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 County RD 573 over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 573 over Elk Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 573 over Elk Creek carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 573 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 573 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.