US Bridges

Scottsburg W RD over Little Mill Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 0.2 MI W of Scottsburg · Structure no. 19C317024000017

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scottsburg W RD over Little Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scottsburg W RD over Little Mill Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2025. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesScottsburg W RD
CrossesLittle Mill Creek
Location0.2 MI W of Scottsburg
RouteCounty Highway C0240
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.65516, -123.82713
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2020)
Projected traffic140 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scottsburg W RD over Little Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scottsburg W RD over Little Mill 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 Scottsburg W RD over Little Mill Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Scottsburg W RD over Little Mill Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Scottsburg W RD over Little Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.