US Bridges

Or 238 (hwy 272) over Forest Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 07.2 S Applegate · Structure no. 18857 272 02523

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,175
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 238 (hwy 272) over Forest Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 238 (hwy 272) over Forest Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 5,175 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,300 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 238 (hwy 272)
CrossesForest Creek
Location07.2 S Applegate
RouteState Highway 238
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.23584, -123.04707
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,175 (2022)
Projected traffic5,300 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$195,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 238 (hwy 272) over Forest Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 238 (hwy 272) over Forest 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Or 238 (hwy 272) over Forest Creek carry?

About 5,175 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Or 238 (hwy 272) over Forest Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Or 238 (hwy 272) over Forest Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.