US Bridges

Cox Road #196 over Curtis Creek

Good

Douglas County, Oregon · 5.3 MI NE of Yoncalla · Structure no. 21415 129 00008

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
119
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cox Road #196 over Curtis Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Cox Road #196 over Curtis Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 119 vehicles a day, projected to reach 134 by 2025. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCox Road #196
CrossesCurtis Creek
Location5.3 MI NE of Yoncalla
RouteCounty Highway C0196
StateOregon
Coordinates43.63494, -123.21646
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length86 ft (26.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2020)
Projected traffic134 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 Cox Road #196 over Curtis Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cox Road #196 over Curtis 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 Cox Road #196 over Curtis Creek carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Cox Road #196 over Curtis Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Cox Road #196 over Curtis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.