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No.Myrtle RD CR#15 over Frozen Creek

Good

Douglas County, Oregon · 12.2 MI E of Myrtle Creek · Structure no. 23911 000 00647

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

No.Myrtle RD CR#15 over Frozen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying No.Myrtle RD CR#15 over Frozen Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 109 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNo.Myrtle RD CR#15
CrossesFrozen Creek
Location12.2 MI E of Myrtle Creek
RouteCounty Highway C0015
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.0795, -123.19433
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2010)
Projected traffic109 by 2030
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 No.Myrtle RD CR#15 over Frozen Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is No.Myrtle RD CR#15 over Frozen 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does No.Myrtle RD CR#15 over Frozen Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is No.Myrtle RD CR#15 over Frozen Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns No.Myrtle RD CR#15 over Frozen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.