US Bridges

County RD 108 over Morgan Creek

Good

Douglas County, Oregon · 1.8 MI SW of Lookingglass · Structure no. 21596 108 00118

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
644
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 108 over Morgan Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County RD 108 over Morgan Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 644 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 729 by 2025. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCounty RD 108
CrossesMorgan Creek
Location1.8 MI SW of Lookingglass
RouteCounty Highway C0108
StateOregon
Coordinates43.1616, -123.503
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic644 (2020)
Projected traffic729 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 RD 108 over Morgan Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 108 over Morgan 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 108 over Morgan Creek carry?

About 644 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD 108 over Morgan Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 108 over Morgan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.