US Bridges

County RD 32 over Culver Br./Myrtle Creek

Good

Coos County, Oregon · 2.43 M Frm JCT C32 & S42 · Structure no. 16762 003200243

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 32 over Culver Br./Myrtle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 32 over Culver Br./Myrtle Creek in Coos County, Oregon. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2025. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCounty RD 32
CrossesCulver Br./Myrtle Creek
Location2.43 M Frm JCT C32 & S42
RouteCounty Highway A4160
StateOregon
Coordinates42.99465, -124.00025
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2020)
Projected traffic270 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 32 over Culver Br./Myrtle Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 32 over Culver Br./Myrtle 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 32 over Culver Br./Myrtle Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 32 over Culver Br./Myrtle Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 32 over Culver Br./Myrtle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.