US Bridges

Upper Applegate RD over Carberry Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 18.6 MI So of Ruch SR238 · Structure no. 29C781085901860

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
323 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
605
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Applegate RD over Carberry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Upper Applegate RD over Carberry Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 605 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 695 by 2025. The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesUpper Applegate RD
CrossesCarberry Creek
Location18.6 MI So of Ruch SR238
RouteCounty Highway C0859
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.02096, -123.16286
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length323 ft (98.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic605 (2020)
Projected traffic695 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Upper Applegate RD over Carberry Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upper Applegate RD over Carberry 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 Upper Applegate RD over Carberry Creek carry?

About 605 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Upper Applegate RD over Carberry Creek?

The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Applegate RD over Carberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.