US Bridges

24 S 07 W 13.00: over Yellow Creek

Good

Douglas County, Oregon · 3.5 Miles NE of HWY 138 ( · Structure no. 0000000L1439273

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

24 S 07 W 13.00: over Yellow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 24 S 07 W 13.00: over Yellow Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Carries24 S 07 W 13.00:
CrossesYellow Creek
Location3.5 Miles NE of HWY 138 (
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates43.51329, -123.43444
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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$2,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 24 S 07 W 13.00: over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is 24 S 07 W 13.00: over Yellow 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 24 S 07 W 13.00: over Yellow Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 24 S 07 W 13.00: over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 24 S 07 W 13.00: over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.