US Bridges

County RD 538 over Hog Creek/Mtn. View Dr.

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 1.03 Milepost · Structure no. 29C09 538 180

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
309
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 538 over Hog Creek/Mtn. View Dr. is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County RD 538 over Hog Creek/Mtn. View Dr. in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 309 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2025. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 538
CrossesHog Creek/Mtn. View Dr.
Location1.03 Milepost
RouteCounty Highway C0538
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.5128, -122.832
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic309 (2020)
Projected traffic360 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$276,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 538 over Hog Creek/Mtn. View Dr. built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 538 over Hog Creek/Mtn. View Dr. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 538 over Hog Creek/Mtn. View Dr. carry?

About 309 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 538 over Hog Creek/Mtn. View Dr.?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 538 over Hog Creek/Mtn. View Dr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.