US Bridges

Dog Creek Road over Brimstone Creek

Fair

Josephine County, Oregon · 0.1 MI E of Leland · Structure no. 20989 000 00000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2020 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Dog Creek Road over Brimstone Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Dog Creek Road over Brimstone Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2025. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesDog Creek Road
CrossesBrimstone Creek
Location0.1 MI E of Leland
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyJosephine County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.6387, -123.4421
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2020)
Projected traffic20 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dog Creek Road over Brimstone Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dog Creek Road over Brimstone 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Dog Creek Road over Brimstone Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dog Creek Road over Brimstone Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Dog Creek Road over Brimstone Creek?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.