US Bridges

27 S 03 W 23.00: over Cavitt Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 6.8 Miles SE of HWY 138 ( · Structure no. 0000000L1439304

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

27 S 03 W 23.00: over Cavitt Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 27 S 03 W 23.00: over Cavitt 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 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 2044. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries27 S 03 W 23.00:
CrossesCavitt Creek
Location6.8 Miles SE of HWY 138 (
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates43.20333, -123.02222
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$1,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 27 S 03 W 23.00: over Cavitt Creek built?

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

What condition is 27 S 03 W 23.00: over Cavitt 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 27 S 03 W 23.00: over Cavitt Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 27 S 03 W 23.00: over Cavitt Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns 27 S 03 W 23.00: over Cavitt Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.