Smith R RD #48 over Joyce Creek
FairDouglas County, Oregon · 8.2 MI NE of Reedsport · Structure no. 19C262 48 623
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,060
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith R RD #48 over Joyce Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Smith R RD #48 over Joyce 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 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 1,060 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2025. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Smith R RD #48 over Joyce Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith R RD #48 over Joyce 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Smith R RD #48 over Joyce Creek carry?
About 1,060 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Smith R RD #48 over Joyce Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Smith R RD #48 over Joyce Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.