US Bridges

Sprague River RD over Rock Creek Drain

Fair

Klamath County, Oregon · 049 MI NW of HWY 140 · Structure no. 35C229085802950

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
788
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sprague River RD over Rock Creek Drain is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sprague River RD over Rock Creek Drain in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 788 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 838 by 2025. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSprague River RD
CrossesRock Creek Drain
Location049 MI NW of HWY 140
RouteCounty Highway 0B312
StateOregon
Coordinates42.44214, -121.42088
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic788 (2020)
Projected traffic838 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Sprague River RD over Rock Creek Drain built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sprague River RD over Rock Creek Drain 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sprague River RD over Rock Creek Drain carry?

About 788 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sprague River RD over Rock Creek Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sprague River RD over Rock Creek Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.