Or 38 (hwy 045) over Buck Creek Road
GoodDouglas County, Oregon · 06.34 MI E Drain · Structure no. 07470C045 05674
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 104 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,275
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Or 38 (hwy 045) over Buck Creek Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 38 (hwy 045) over Buck Creek Road in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 4,275 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,900 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Or 38 (hwy 045) over Buck Creek Road built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Or 38 (hwy 045) over Buck Creek Road 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Or 38 (hwy 045) over Buck Creek Road carry?
About 4,275 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Or 38 (hwy 045) over Buck Creek Road?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Or 38 (hwy 045) over Buck Creek Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.