US Bridges

County RD 72 over Soup Creek

Good

Douglas County, Oregon · 15.0 MI S of Scottsburg · Structure no. 23924 072 00115

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 72 over Soup Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County RD 72 over Soup Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2025. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCounty RD 72
CrossesSoup Creek
Location15.0 MI S of Scottsburg
RouteCounty Highway C0072
StateOregon
Coordinates43.55279, -123.80237
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic85 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 72 over Soup Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 72 over Soup 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 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 72 over Soup Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is County RD 72 over Soup Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 72 over Soup Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.