Or 46 (hwy 038) over Chapman Creek
FairJosephine County, Oregon · 2.19 MI E of Cave JCT · Structure no. 01144 038 00219
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,137
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Or 46 (hwy 038) over Chapman Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Or 46 (hwy 038) over Chapman Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 99 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 1,137 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Or 46 (hwy 038) over Chapman Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is Or 46 (hwy 038) over Chapman 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Or 46 (hwy 038) over Chapman Creek carry?
About 1,137 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Or 46 (hwy 038) over Chapman Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Or 46 (hwy 038) over Chapman Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.