US Bridges

County RD 1005 over Salt Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 1.76 Milepost · Structure no. 29C258000 00176

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
165
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 1005 over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County RD 1005 over Salt Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2025. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 1005
CrossesSalt Creek
Location1.76 Milepost
RouteCounty Highway C1005
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.45437, -122.62581
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2020)
Projected traffic190 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 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 1005 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 1005 over Salt 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 County RD 1005 over Salt Creek carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 1005 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 1005 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.