US Bridges

Takilma Road over Elder Creek

FairPosted for load

Josephine County, Oregon · Josephine CO · Structure no. 33C18 582000411

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
796
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Takilma Road over Elder Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Takilma Road over Elder Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 796 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 936 by 2025. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesTakilma Road
CrossesElder Creek
LocationJosephine CO
RouteCounty Highway A3190
CountyJosephine County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.06963, -123.60995
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic796 (2020)
Projected traffic936 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Takilma Road over Elder Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Takilma Road over Elder 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 Takilma Road over Elder Creek carry?

About 796 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Takilma Road over Elder Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Takilma Road over Elder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.