Sams Creek RD over Sams Creek
GoodLincoln County, Oregon · 057 M East of Siletz · Structure no. 12101A42402 093
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 101 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 133
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sams Creek RD over Sams Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Sams Creek RD over Sams Creek in Lincoln County, Oregon. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 133 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2040. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sams Creek RD over Sams Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sams Creek RD over Sams 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Sams Creek RD over Sams Creek carry?
About 133 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Sams Creek RD over Sams Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Sams Creek RD over Sams Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.