US Bridges

County RD 32G over Waterman/Cole Creek

Good

Coos County, Oregon · 0540 from JCT 32FA 88 32 · Structure no. 11C45R003200540

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 32G over Waterman/Cole Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County RD 32G over Waterman/Cole Creek in Coos County, Oregon. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 44 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2025. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCounty RD 32G
CrossesWaterman/Cole Creek
Location0540 from JCT 32FA 88 32
RouteCounty Highway C032G
StateOregon
Coordinates42.93851, -124.00154
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2025
Trucks1%
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 County RD 32G over Waterman/Cole Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 32G over Waterman/Cole 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 County RD 32G over Waterman/Cole Creek carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County RD 32G over Waterman/Cole Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 32G over Waterman/Cole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.