US Bridges

Hamer RD over Sams Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Oregon · 030 MI East of Siletz · Structure no. 41C01042901 028

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamer RD over Sams Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Hamer RD over Sams Creek in Lincoln County, Oregon. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHamer RD
CrossesSams Creek
Location030 MI East of Siletz
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.73064, -123.84717
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2020)
Projected traffic90 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Hamer RD over Sams Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hamer RD over Sams Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Hamer RD over Sams Creek carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Hamer RD over Sams Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hamer RD over Sams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.