US Bridges

County RD 38 over Berry Creek

Good

Douglas County, Oregon · 8.4 MI S of Porter Creek · Structure no. 23923 038 00740

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
647
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 38 over Berry Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County RD 38 over Berry Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 647 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 732 by 2025. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCounty RD 38
CrossesBerry Creek
Location8.4 MI S of Porter Creek
RouteCounty Highway C0038
StateOregon
Coordinates43.03452, -123.54909
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic647 (2020)
Projected traffic732 by 2025
Trucks15%
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 County RD 38 over Berry Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 38 over Berry 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 38 over Berry Creek carry?

About 647 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is County RD 38 over Berry Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 38 over Berry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.