US Bridges

County RD 807 over Sams Cr/Sams Cr. Rd.

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 0.21 Milepost · Structure no. 29C277807 00021

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 807 over Sams Cr/Sams Cr. Rd. is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 807 over Sams Cr/Sams Cr. Rd. in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2025. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 807
CrossesSams Cr/Sams Cr. Rd.
Location0.21 Milepost
RouteCounty Highway C0807
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.46931, -123.01028
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2020)
Projected traffic76 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 807 over Sams Cr/Sams Cr. Rd. built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 807 over Sams Cr/Sams Cr. Rd. 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 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 807 over Sams Cr/Sams Cr. Rd. carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 807 over Sams Cr/Sams Cr. Rd.?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 807 over Sams Cr/Sams Cr. Rd.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.