Granite Hill Road over Louse Creek
FairJosephine County, Oregon · T35S-R5W-S29 Josephine CO · Structure no. 33C33 230000272
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 984
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Granite Hill Road over Louse Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Granite Hill Road over Louse 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 984 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,159 by 2025. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Granite Hill Road over Louse Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Granite Hill Road over Louse 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 Granite Hill Road over Louse Creek carry?
About 984 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Granite Hill Road over Louse Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Granite Hill Road over Louse Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.