US Bridges

38 S 07 W 34.00: over North Fork Thompson Cree

Good

Josephine County, Oregon · 3.7 Miles E of HWY 199 (m · Structure no. 0000000L1439199

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

38 S 07 W 34.00: over North Fork Thompson Cree is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 38 S 07 W 34.00: over North Fork Thompson Cree in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 59 ft (18 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Carries38 S 07 W 34.00:
CrossesNorth Fork Thompson Cree
Location3.7 Miles E of HWY 199 (m
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates42.2225, -123.5025
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 38 S 07 W 34.00: over North Fork Thompson Cree built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is 38 S 07 W 34.00: over North Fork Thompson Cree 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 07 W 34.00: over North Fork Thompson Cree carry?

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

How long is 38 S 07 W 34.00: over North Fork Thompson Cree?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 38 S 07 W 34.00: over North Fork Thompson Cree?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.