US Bridges

Mctaggart Road over Willow Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Oregon · MP 0.03 W of Grizzly RD · Structure no. 23172 000 00000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mctaggart Road over Willow Creek is a steel culvert carrying Mctaggart Road over Willow Creek in Jefferson County, Oregon. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 91 by 2036. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesMctaggart Road
CrossesWillow Creek
LocationMP 0.03 W of Grizzly RD
RouteCounty Highway C0000
CountyJefferson County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.61273, -121.10571
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic91 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Mctaggart Road over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mctaggart Road over Willow 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mctaggart Road over Willow Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mctaggart Road over Willow Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

Who owns Mctaggart Road over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.