Carrie ST over Grave Creek
PoorPosted for loadJosephine County, Oregon · T34S-R5W-S8 · Structure no. 145005145000013
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 79 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carrie ST over Grave Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carrie ST over Grave Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2025. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Carrie ST over Grave Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is Carrie ST over Grave 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Carrie ST over Grave Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Carrie ST over Grave Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Carrie ST over Grave Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.