US Bridges

Or 38 (hwy 045) over Charlotte Creek

Good

Douglas County, Oregon · 062 MI W Scottsburg · Structure no. 20201 045 01067

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,979
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 38 (hwy 045) over Charlotte Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 38 (hwy 045) over Charlotte Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,979 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,100 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 22.4 mi (36 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 38 (hwy 045)
CrossesCharlotte Creek
Location062 MI W Scottsburg
RouteState Highway 38
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.66007, -123.92024
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,979 (2022)
Projected traffic4,100 by 2042
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed22.4 mi (36 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Or 38 (hwy 045) over Charlotte Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 38 (hwy 045) over Charlotte 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Or 38 (hwy 045) over Charlotte Creek carry?

About 3,979 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Or 38 (hwy 045) over Charlotte Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Or 38 (hwy 045) over Charlotte Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.