US Bridges

County RD 83 over Barkly Br./Russel Creek

Good

Coos County, Oregon · 0382 from JCT RD 20 an 83 · Structure no. 11C71T008300382

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 83 over Barkly Br./Russel Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County RD 83 over Barkly Br./Russel 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 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 198 by 2025. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCounty RD 83
CrossesBarkly Br./Russel Creek
Location0382 from JCT RD 20 an 83
RouteCounty Highway C0083
StateOregon
Coordinates42.95752, -124.16542
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2020)
Projected traffic198 by 2025
Trucks10%
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 83 over Barkly Br./Russel Creek built?

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

What condition is County RD 83 over Barkly Br./Russel 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 83 over Barkly Br./Russel Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 83 over Barkly Br./Russel Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 83 over Barkly Br./Russel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.