Murphy Creek Road over Murphy Creek
FairJosephine County, Oregon · At End of Maintenance · Structure no. 381015381000337
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 201
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Murphy Creek Road over Murphy Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Murphy Creek Road over Murphy Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 201 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 236 by 2025. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Murphy Creek Road over Murphy Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Murphy Creek Road over Murphy 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 Murphy Creek Road over Murphy Creek carry?
About 201 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Murphy Creek Road over Murphy Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Murphy Creek Road over Murphy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.