US Bridges

Netherlands Road over Big Butte Creek

Good

Jackson County, Oregon · 0.26 Milepost · Structure no. 20187 930 00029

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
155 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
119
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Netherlands Road over Big Butte Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Netherlands Road over Big Butte Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 119 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2025. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNetherlands Road
CrossesBig Butte Creek
Location0.26 Milepost
RouteCounty Highway C0930
StateOregon
Coordinates42.62733, -122.67689
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2020)
Projected traffic139 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 Netherlands Road over Big Butte Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Netherlands Road over Big Butte 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 Netherlands Road over Big Butte Creek carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Netherlands Road over Big Butte Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Netherlands Road over Big Butte Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.