US Bridges

County Park RD over North Myrtle Creek

FairPosted for load

Douglas County, Oregon · 6.0 M NE Myrtle Creek · Structure no. 19C525000000050

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Park RD over North Myrtle Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Park RD over North Myrtle Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 76 vehicles a day, projected to reach 86 by 2025. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Park RD
CrossesNorth Myrtle Creek
Location6.0 M NE Myrtle Creek
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.07525, -123.19547
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13.6 US tons
Inventory rating10.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2020)
Projected traffic86 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 County Park RD over North Myrtle Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Park RD over North Myrtle 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Park RD over North Myrtle Creek carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is County Park RD over North Myrtle Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Park RD over North Myrtle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.