US Bridges

County RD 197 over Billy Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 1.5 MI W of Drain · Structure no. 17955 000 00000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
571
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 197 over Billy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County RD 197 over Billy Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 571 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 646 by 2025. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 197
CrossesBilly Creek
Location1.5 MI W of Drain
RouteCounty Highway C0197
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.65857, -123.34146
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic571 (2020)
Projected traffic646 by 2025
Trucks5%
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 197 over Billy Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 197 over Billy 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 197 over Billy Creek carry?

About 571 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD 197 over Billy Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 197 over Billy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.