Sams Creek RD over Simpson Creek
FairLincoln County, Oregon · MP14.9 Corvallis-Newport · Structure no. 41C40 42404 565
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 161
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sams Creek RD over Simpson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sams Creek RD over Simpson Creek in Lincoln County, Oregon. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 161 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 222 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 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 Simpson Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sams Creek RD over Simpson 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 Sams Creek RD over Simpson Creek carry?
About 161 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Sams Creek RD over Simpson Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.
Who owns Sams Creek RD over Simpson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.