US Bridges

29 S 07 W 24.00: over Rice Creek

GoodPosted for load

Douglas County, Oregon · 0.2 Miles W of HWY 99 (mp · Structure no. 0000000L1405090

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

29 S 07 W 24.00: over Rice Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 29 S 07 W 24.00: over Rice Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries29 S 07 W 24.00:
CrossesRice Creek
Location0.2 Miles W of HWY 99 (mp
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates43.0267, -123.4661
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14.3 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 29 S 07 W 24.00: over Rice Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is 29 S 07 W 24.00: over Rice 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 29 S 07 W 24.00: over Rice Creek carry?

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

How long is 29 S 07 W 24.00: over Rice Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 29 S 07 W 24.00: over Rice Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.