US Bridges

28 S 04 W 28.00: over Lee Creek

FairPosted for load

Douglas County, Oregon · 8.7 Miles NE of Myrtle CR · Structure no. 0000000L1405096

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

28 S 04 W 28.00: over Lee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 28 S 04 W 28.00: over Lee 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. 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 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries28 S 04 W 28.00:
CrossesLee Creek
Location8.7 Miles NE of Myrtle CR
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates43.10528, -123.16917
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.1 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
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 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 28 S 04 W 28.00: over Lee Creek built?

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

What condition is 28 S 04 W 28.00: over Lee 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 28 S 04 W 28.00: over Lee Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 28 S 04 W 28.00: over Lee Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 28 S 04 W 28.00: over Lee Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.