US Bridges

38 S 06 W 36.00: over Munger Creek

Good

Josephine County, Oregon · 6.2 Mi. S of HWY 238 (mp · Structure no. 0000000L1439195

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

38 S 06 W 36.00: over Munger Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 38 S 06 W 36.00: over Munger Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries38 S 06 W 36.00:
CrossesMunger Creek
Location6.2 Mi. S of HWY 238 (mp
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates42.22306, -123.37
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating85.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 38 S 06 W 36.00: over Munger Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is 38 S 06 W 36.00: over Munger Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does 38 S 06 W 36.00: over Munger Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 38 S 06 W 36.00: over Munger Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 38 S 06 W 36.00: over Munger Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.