County RD 176 over Louis Creek
FairDouglas County, Oregon · 11.0 MI E of Myrtle Creek · Structure no. 19C088017600281
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 79 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD 176 over Louis Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 176 over Louis Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 42 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2025. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County RD 176 over Louis Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is County RD 176 over Louis 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does County RD 176 over Louis Creek carry?
About 42 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is County RD 176 over Louis Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County RD 176 over Louis Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.