US Bridges

21 S 09 W 10.00: over Vincent Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 11 Miles N of HWY 38 (mp · Structure no. 0000000L1439052

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

21 S 09 W 10.00: over Vincent Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 21 S 09 W 10.00: over Vincent Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Carries21 S 09 W 10.00:
CrossesVincent Creek
Location11 Miles N of HWY 38 (mp
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates43.75222, -123.75694
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 21 S 09 W 10.00: over Vincent Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is 21 S 09 W 10.00: over Vincent 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 2023.

How much traffic does 21 S 09 W 10.00: over Vincent Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 21 S 09 W 10.00: over Vincent Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns 21 S 09 W 10.00: over Vincent Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.