Waters Creek Road over Waters Creek
FairJosephine County, Oregon · T37S-R7W-S5/8 Josephine · Structure no. 367005367000108
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 597
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Waters Creek Road over Waters Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Waters Creek Road over Waters Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 70 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 597 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 695 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Waters Creek Road over Waters Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Waters Creek Road over Waters 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 Waters Creek Road over Waters Creek carry?
About 597 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Waters Creek Road over Waters Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Waters Creek Road over Waters Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.