US Bridges

24 S 06 W 07.01: over Yellow Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 1.8 Miles NE of HWY 138 ( · Structure no. 0000000L1439274

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

24 S 06 W 07.01: over Yellow Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 24 S 06 W 07.01: over Yellow Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries24 S 06 W 07.01:
CrossesYellow Creek
Location1.8 Miles NE of HWY 138 (
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.50054, -123.45521
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 24 S 06 W 07.01: over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is 24 S 06 W 07.01: over Yellow 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 24 S 06 W 07.01: over Yellow Creek carry?

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

How long is 24 S 06 W 07.01: over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 24 S 06 W 07.01: over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.