Taylor Minnow RD over Taylor Creek
PoorJosephine County, Oregon · 11MI W & 1MI S of 97532 · Structure no. 061102000001170
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 93 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Taylor Minnow RD over Taylor Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Taylor Minnow RD over Taylor Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Taylor Minnow RD over Taylor Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Taylor Minnow RD over Taylor Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Taylor Minnow RD over Taylor Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Taylor Minnow RD over Taylor Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Taylor Minnow RD over Taylor Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.