US Bridges

Butte Falls RD over Reese Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 3.2 MI E of HWY 232 JCT · Structure no. 29C249821 00323

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,481
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butte Falls RD over Reese Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Butte Falls RD over Reese Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 4,481 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,231 by 2025. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesButte Falls RD
CrossesReese Creek
Location3.2 MI E of HWY 232 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0A370
StateOregon
Coordinates42.53833, -122.75524
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,481 (2020)
Projected traffic5,231 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Butte Falls RD over Reese Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Butte Falls RD over Reese 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Butte Falls RD over Reese Creek carry?

About 4,481 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Butte Falls RD over Reese Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Butte Falls RD over Reese Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.