US Bridges

County RD 95 over Starveout Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 1.7 MI E of Azalea Exit · Structure no. 19C094009500067

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
732
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 1964, so it is 61 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 732 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 827 by 2025. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 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
Location1.7 MI E of Azalea Exit
RouteCounty Highway C0095
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.7969, -123.22743
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic732 (2020)
Projected traffic827 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$220,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 95 over Starveout Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 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 732 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD 95 over Starveout Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 95 over Starveout Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.