US Bridges

Deer Creek Road over Crooks Creek

Fair

Josephine County, Oregon · T38S-R7W-S9 Josephine CO · Structure no. 510025510000407

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
805
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deer Creek Road over Crooks Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Deer Creek Road over Crooks Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 53 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 805 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2025. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesDeer Creek Road
CrossesCrooks Creek
LocationT38S-R7W-S9 Josephine CO
RouteCounty Highway C5100
StateOregon
Coordinates42.27998, -123.5385
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic805 (2020)
Projected traffic945 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Deer Creek Road over Crooks Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Deer Creek Road over Crooks 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 Crooks Creek carry?

About 805 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Deer Creek Road over Crooks Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Deer Creek Road over Crooks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.