US Bridges

Lone Mtn Road over Rock Creek

FairPosted for load

Josephine County, Oregon · T41S-R9W-S3 Josephine CO · Structure no. 555020555000209

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
108
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lone Mtn Road over Rock Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lone Mtn Road over Rock Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 108 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2025. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLone Mtn Road
CrossesRock Creek
LocationT41S-R9W-S3 Josephine CO
RouteCounty Highway C5550
StateOregon
Coordinates42.0568, -123.7375
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2020)
Projected traffic128 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Lone Mtn Road over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lone Mtn Road over Rock 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 Lone Mtn Road over Rock Creek carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lone Mtn Road over Rock Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Lone Mtn Road over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.