US Bridges

Little Rv.Rd CR#17 over Emile Creek

Good

Douglas County, Oregon · 15.0 MI SE of Glide Rs · Structure no. 204110001702480

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
643
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Rv.Rd CR#17 over Emile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little Rv.Rd CR#17 over Emile Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 643 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 728 by 2025. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLittle Rv.Rd CR#17
CrossesEmile Creek
Location15.0 MI SE of Glide Rs
RouteCounty Highway C0017
StateOregon
Coordinates43.24864, -122.90189
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic643 (2020)
Projected traffic728 by 2025
Trucks25%
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 Little Rv.Rd CR#17 over Emile Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Rv.Rd CR#17 over Emile 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Little Rv.Rd CR#17 over Emile Creek carry?

About 643 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Little Rv.Rd CR#17 over Emile Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Little Rv.Rd CR#17 over Emile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.