US Bridges

Road over Horse Creek

Good

Josephine County, Oregon · 14MI W & 5MI S 97532 · Structure no. 061102000001169

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
1993 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Horse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Road over Horse Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesHorse Creek
Location14MI W & 5MI S 97532
RouteFederal Lands Road 25000
StateOregon
Coordinates42.44228, -123.68161
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (1993)
Projected traffic31 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Horse 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Road over Horse Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is Road over Horse Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Road over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.