Deer Creek Road over Draper Creek
FairPosted for loadJosephine County, Oregon · .1 Miles E. of Selma · Structure no. 510010510000051
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,799
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Deer Creek Road over Draper Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Deer Creek Road over Draper 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 1,799 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,114 by 2025. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Deer Creek Road over Draper Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Deer Creek Road over Draper 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 Deer Creek Road over Draper Creek carry?
About 1,799 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Deer Creek Road over Draper Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Deer Creek Road over Draper Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.