US Bridges

HWY 260 over Limpy Creek

Good

Josephine County, Oregon · 17.5 MI W HWY 025 SB JCT · Structure no. 18214 260 01750

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,316
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 260 over Limpy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY 260 over Limpy Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,316 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY 260
CrossesLimpy Creek
Location17.5 MI W HWY 025 SB JCT
RouteState Highway 260
CountyJosephine County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.442, -123.5022
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,316 (2022)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 HWY 260 over Limpy Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 260 over Limpy 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 2023.

How much traffic does HWY 260 over Limpy Creek carry?

About 1,316 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is HWY 260 over Limpy Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 260 over Limpy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.