US Bridges

County RD 969 over Myer Creek

Good

Jackson County, Oregon · 0.25 Milepost · Structure no. 21183 969 00025

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
262
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 969 over Myer Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County RD 969 over Myer Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 262 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 307 by 2025. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty RD 969
CrossesMyer Creek
Location0.25 Milepost
RouteCounty Highway C0969
StateOregon
Coordinates42.23896, -122.73008
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic262 (2020)
Projected traffic307 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 969 over Myer Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 969 over Myer 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 969 over Myer Creek carry?

About 262 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 969 over Myer Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 969 over Myer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.