US Bridges

Scholfield RD #55 over Scholfield Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 5.5 MI SE of Reedsport · Structure no. 19C276 55 303

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
88
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scholfield RD #55 over Scholfield Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Scholfield RD #55 over Scholfield Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 98 by 2025. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesScholfield RD #55
CrossesScholfield Creek
Location5.5 MI SE of Reedsport
RouteCounty Highway C0055
StateOregon
Coordinates43.66475, -124.08907
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2020)
Projected traffic98 by 2025
Trucks0%
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 Scholfield RD #55 over Scholfield Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scholfield RD #55 over Scholfield 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 Scholfield RD #55 over Scholfield Creek carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Scholfield RD #55 over Scholfield Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Scholfield RD #55 over Scholfield Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.