US Bridges

Resi & Falls Acces over Tumalo Creek

Good

Deschutes County, Oregon · 10 West of Bend · Structure no. 060101000001005

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2019 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Resi & Falls Acces over Tumalo Creek is a concrete slab carrying Resi & Falls Acces over Tumalo Creek in Deschutes County, Oregon. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 562 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesResi & Falls Acces
CrossesTumalo Creek
Location10 West of Bend
RouteFederal Lands Road 46010
StateOregon
Coordinates44.03194, -121.51972
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2019)
Projected traffic562 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Resi & Falls Acces over Tumalo Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Resi & Falls Acces over Tumalo 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Resi & Falls Acces over Tumalo Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Resi & Falls Acces over Tumalo Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Resi & Falls Acces over Tumalo Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.