US Bridges

Scholfield RD #55 over Wind Creek

Good

Douglas County, Oregon · 5.5 MI SE of Reedsport · Structure no. 19C277 55 320

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
88
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scholfield RD #55 over Wind Creek is a concrete slab carrying Scholfield RD #55 over Wind 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 98 by 2025. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesScholfield RD #55
CrossesWind Creek
Location5.5 MI SE of Reedsport
RouteCounty Highway C0055
StateOregon
Coordinates43.66247, -124.08953
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$286,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scholfield RD #55 over Wind Creek built?

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

What condition is Scholfield RD #55 over Wind Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Scholfield RD #55 over Wind Creek carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Scholfield RD #55 over Wind Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Scholfield RD #55 over Wind Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.