US Bridges

Phys Point RD over Mill Creek

Good

Union County, Oregon · West of Cove · Structure no. 19141 032 00020

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
614
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Phys Point RD over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Phys Point RD over Mill Creek in Union County, Oregon. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 614 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 729 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPhys Point RD
CrossesMill Creek
LocationWest of Cove
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.30058, -117.8592
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic614 (2020)
Projected traffic729 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Phys Point RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Phys Point RD over Mill Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Phys Point RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 614 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Phys Point RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Phys Point RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.