Curry County Bridge Report Card
Curry County scores 62 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Curry County, Oregon
Curry County has 100 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 6 rated poor and 20 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 6.0% is above the 5.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 5,064 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Curry County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 62/100 (D). The county has 100 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 6 in poor condition and 20 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 5,064 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 6.0% | 12.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 3.4% of measured traffic | 2.5 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 20.0% | 20.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 57 years vs 48 nationally | 3.6 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 149,746 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 6.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 20.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 57 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 5,064 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Curry County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerrys Flat Road over Indian Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,451 | 1957 |
| Hntr Creek Loop RD over Hunter Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 739 | 1928 |
| County RD 693 over Pistol River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 344 | 1970 |
| County RD 690 over Upper Crook Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 255 | 1959 |
| County RD 510 over Euchre Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 225 | 1927 |
| Sourdough Access over Fall Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1966 |
| Us101(hwy009) over Rogue River (wedderburn) | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 7,286 | 1930 |
| Us101(hwy009) over Morton Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 5,197 | 1925 |
| Us101(hwy009) over Floras Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 5,056 | 1967 |
| Us101(hwy009) over Elk River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 4,721 | 1969 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.