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Or 38 (hwy 045) over Rock Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 03.5 MI E Drain · Structure no. 00196A045 05393

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,370
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 38 (hwy 045) over Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Or 38 (hwy 045) over Rock Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,370 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 38 (hwy 045)
CrossesRock Creek
Location03.5 MI E Drain
RouteState Highway 38
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.69966, -123.27491
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,370 (2022)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed30.4 mi (49 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Or 38 (hwy 045) over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 38 (hwy 045) over Rock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Or 38 (hwy 045) over Rock Creek carry?

About 5,370 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Or 38 (hwy 045) over Rock Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m).

Who owns Or 38 (hwy 045) over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.