US Bridges

County RD 95 over Cow Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 1.5 MI E of Azalea Store · Structure no. 19C092 95 008

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
193 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
724
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 95 over Cow Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County RD 95 over Cow Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 724 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 819 by 2025. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 95
CrossesCow Creek
Location1.5 MI E of Azalea Store
RouteCounty Highway C0095
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.7998, -123.23731
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic724 (2020)
Projected traffic819 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 95 over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 95 over Cow 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 95 over Cow Creek carry?

About 724 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD 95 over Cow Creek?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 95 over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.