US Bridges

Catching Slough RD over Matson Creek

Good

Coos County, Oregon · 5.3 MI SE of Coos Bay · Structure no. 21007 000 00000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
321
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Catching Slough RD over Matson Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Catching Slough RD over Matson Creek in Coos County, Oregon. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 321 vehicles a day, projected to reach 361 by 2025. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesCatching Slough RD
CrossesMatson Creek
Location5.3 MI SE of Coos Bay
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates43.30829, -124.14457
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic321 (2020)
Projected traffic361 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Catching Slough RD over Matson Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Catching Slough RD over Matson 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 Catching Slough RD over Matson Creek carry?

About 321 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Catching Slough RD over Matson Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Catching Slough RD over Matson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.