US Bridges

32 S 08 W 01.01: over West Fork Cow Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 8.6 Miles W of Cow Creek · Structure no. 0000000L1439166

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

32 S 08 W 01.01: over West Fork Cow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 32 S 08 W 01.01: over West Fork Cow Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Carries32 S 08 W 01.01:
CrossesWest Fork Cow Creek
Location8.6 Miles W of Cow Creek
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates42.82972, -123.7175
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 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 closed19.3 mi (31 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$10,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 32 S 08 W 01.01: over West Fork Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is 32 S 08 W 01.01: over West Fork Cow 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 08 W 01.01: over West Fork Cow Creek carry?

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

How long is 32 S 08 W 01.01: over West Fork Cow Creek?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns 32 S 08 W 01.01: over West Fork Cow Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.