US Bridges

Pickett Creek Road over Pickett Creek

Fair

Josephine County, Oregon · Josephine CO · Structure no. 299005299000045

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,534
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pickett Creek Road over Pickett Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pickett Creek Road over Pickett Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 1,534 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,804 by 2025. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPickett Creek Road
CrossesPickett Creek
LocationJosephine CO
RouteCounty Highway C2990
CountyJosephine County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.5009, -123.49382
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,534 (2020)
Projected traffic1,804 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Pickett Creek Road over Pickett Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pickett Creek Road over Pickett 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 Pickett Creek Road over Pickett Creek carry?

About 1,534 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pickett Creek Road over Pickett Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pickett Creek Road over Pickett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.