FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LOW.GRAVE CR RD

Carrying LOW.GRAVE CR RD over REUBEN CREEK

T33S-R7W-S31JOSEPHINE CO, Josephine, Oregon

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
39 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LOW.GRAVE CR RD

The LOW.GRAVE CR RD bridge in Josephine, Oregon carries LOW.GRAVE CR RD over REUBEN CREEK. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 12.5 meters (41 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 146 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Oregon bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How LOW.GRAVE CR RD compares

▲ 6.3
Load rating vs Oregon average (32.3 t)
Top 30%
Higher load rating than 70% of Oregon bridges
226
Bridges in Josephine · 6 in Poor condition
LOW.GRAVE CR RD 38.6 t
Oregon average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Oregon.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
38.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1964
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
12.5 m (41 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
146 vehicles/day
Structure Number
33C02A130001059

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LOW.GRAVE CR RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare LOW.GRAVE CR RD against other structures in Josephine and across Oregon. Oregon bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for LOW.GRAVE CR RD?

LOW.GRAVE CR RD in Josephine, Oregon has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LOW.GRAVE CR RD inspected?

LOW.GRAVE CR RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 146 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LOW.GRAVE CR RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for LOW.GRAVE CR RD?

LOW.GRAVE CR RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LOW.GRAVE CR RD?

LOW.GRAVE CR RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is LOW.GRAVE CR RD and does age affect safety?

LOW.GRAVE CR RD was built in 1964, making it 62 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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