US Bridges

26 S 03 W 01.00: over Rock Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 5.7 Miles NE of HWY 138 ( · Structure no. 0000000L1439295

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

26 S 03 W 01.00: over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 26 S 03 W 01.00: over Rock Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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Carries26 S 03 W 01.00:
CrossesRock Creek
Location5.7 Miles NE of HWY 138 (
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.38614, -122.94399
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
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$2,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 26 S 03 W 01.00: over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 26 S 03 W 01.00: over Rock 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 26 S 03 W 01.00: over Rock Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 26 S 03 W 01.00: over Rock Creek?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 26 S 03 W 01.00: over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.