US Bridges

38 S 07 W 31.00: over Mcmullen Creek

Fair

Josephine County, Oregon · 2.8 Miles E of HWY 199 (m · Structure no. 0000000L1439198

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

38 S 07 W 31.00: over Mcmullen Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 38 S 07 W 31.00: over Mcmullen Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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Carries38 S 07 W 31.00:
CrossesMcmullen Creek
Location2.8 Miles E of HWY 199 (m
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyJosephine County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.22444, -123.5625
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 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 closed8.7 mi (14 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$6,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 38 S 07 W 31.00: over Mcmullen Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 38 S 07 W 31.00: over Mcmullen 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 38 S 07 W 31.00: over Mcmullen Creek carry?

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

How long is 38 S 07 W 31.00: over Mcmullen Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 38 S 07 W 31.00: over Mcmullen Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.