US Bridges

County RD 1006 over Emigrant Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 1.29 Milepost · Structure no. 29C261000 00129

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 1006 over Emigrant Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County RD 1006 over Emigrant Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2030. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 1006
CrossesEmigrant Creek
Location1.29 Milepost
RouteCounty Highway C1006
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.12296, -122.5506
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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2010)
Projected traffic350 by 2030
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 County RD 1006 over Emigrant Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 1006 over Emigrant 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 1006 over Emigrant Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 1006 over Emigrant Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 1006 over Emigrant Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.