US Bridges

32 S 04 W 04.00: over Whitehorse Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 4.2 Miles NE of I-5 (exit · Structure no. 0000000L1404327

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

32 S 04 W 04.00: over Whitehorse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 32 S 04 W 04.00: over Whitehorse Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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Carries32 S 04 W 04.00:
CrossesWhitehorse Creek
Location4.2 Miles NE of I-5 (exit
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.78769, -123.16016
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 32 S 04 W 04.00: over Whitehorse Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 32 S 04 W 04.00: over Whitehorse 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 32 S 04 W 04.00: over Whitehorse Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 32 S 04 W 04.00: over Whitehorse Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns 32 S 04 W 04.00: over Whitehorse Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.