US Bridges

Grays Creek Road over Grays CR

Good

Josephine County, Oregon · Josephine CO · Structure no. 383005383000029

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
404
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grays Creek Road over Grays CR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Grays Creek Road over Grays CR 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 404 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 2025. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesGrays Creek Road
CrossesGrays CR
LocationJosephine CO
RouteCounty Highway C3830
StateOregon
Coordinates42.3366, -123.3177
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic404 (2020)
Projected traffic474 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 Grays Creek Road over Grays CR built?

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

What condition is Grays Creek Road over Grays CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Grays Creek Road over Grays CR carry?

About 404 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Grays Creek Road over Grays CR?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Grays Creek Road over Grays CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.