US Bridges

County RD 43 over Rice Creek

Good

Douglas County, Oregon · 2.0 MI S of Dillard · Structure no. 243490043 00141

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,002
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 43 over Rice Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 43 over Rice Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 2,002 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,262 by 2025. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCounty RD 43
CrossesRice Creek
Location2.0 MI S of Dillard
RouteCounty Highway C0043
StateOregon
Coordinates43.08354, -123.41459
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,002 (2020)
Projected traffic2,262 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 43 over Rice Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 43 over Rice 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 43 over Rice Creek carry?

About 2,002 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD 43 over Rice Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 43 over Rice Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.