US Bridges

Scotts Vlly RD #8 over Walker Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 9.8 MI E of Yoncalla · Structure no. 19C004000800631

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
218
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scotts Vlly RD #8 over Walker Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scotts Vlly RD #8 over Walker Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older 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 218 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 248 by 2025. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesScotts Vlly RD #8
CrossesWalker Creek
Location9.8 MI E of Yoncalla
RouteCounty Highway C0008
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.58618, -123.14924
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic218 (2020)
Projected traffic248 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scotts Vlly RD #8 over Walker Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scotts Vlly RD #8 over Walker 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 Scotts Vlly RD #8 over Walker Creek carry?

About 218 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Scotts Vlly RD #8 over Walker Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Scotts Vlly RD #8 over Walker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.