US Bridges

Palmer Junction RD over South Fork Cabin Creek

Good

Union County, Oregon · MP 10.70 · Structure no. 23832 000 01070

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palmer Junction RD over South Fork Cabin Creek is a steel culvert carrying Palmer Junction RD over South Fork Cabin Creek in Union County, Oregon. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2025. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPalmer Junction RD
CrossesSouth Fork Cabin Creek
LocationMP 10.70
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.69026, -117.89976
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic325 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Palmer Junction RD over South Fork Cabin Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palmer Junction RD over South Fork Cabin 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 2024.

How much traffic does Palmer Junction RD over South Fork Cabin Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Palmer Junction RD over South Fork Cabin Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m).

Who owns Palmer Junction RD over South Fork Cabin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.