US Bridges

County RD 95 over Starveout Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 1.0 MI E of Azalea Exit · Structure no. 19C093009500030

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 95 over Starveout Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 95 over Starveout Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2025. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 95
CrossesStarveout Creek
Location1.0 MI E of Azalea Exit
RouteCounty Highway C0095
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.79889, -123.23344
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2020)
Projected traffic850 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$487,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 95 over Starveout Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

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

About 750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD 95 over Starveout Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 95 over Starveout Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.