US Bridges

US 199 (hwy 025) over Reeves Creek

Fair

Josephine County, Oregon · 24.6 MI W of Grants Pass · Structure no. 01199A025 02457

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,286
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 199 (hwy 025) over Reeves Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 199 (hwy 025) over Reeves Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1962, 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 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 8,286 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,400 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 199 (hwy 025)
CrossesReeves Creek
Location24.6 MI W of Grants Pass
RouteU.S. Route 199
StateOregon
Coordinates42.225, -123.64712
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,286 (2022)
Projected traffic9,400 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 199 (hwy 025) over Reeves Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is US 199 (hwy 025) over Reeves 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 US 199 (hwy 025) over Reeves Creek carry?

About 8,286 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 199 (hwy 025) over Reeves Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 199 (hwy 025) over Reeves Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.