Smith R RD #48 over Noel Creek
FairDouglas County, Oregon · 10.0 MI NE of Reedsport · Structure no. 19C263 48 767
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 83 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 892
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith R RD #48 over Noel Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Smith R RD #48 over Noel Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 892 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,007 by 2025. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 32 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 | 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 Smith R RD #48 over Noel Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith R RD #48 over Noel 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 Noel Creek carry?
About 892 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Smith R RD #48 over Noel Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Smith R RD #48 over Noel Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.