US Bridges

Road over West Fork Copeland Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · No Data Entered · Structure no. 061503000001415

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2012 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over West Fork Copeland Creek is a steel culvert carrying Road over West Fork Copeland Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesWest Fork Copeland Creek
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 28010
StateOregon
Coordinates43.37699, -122.203
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2012)
Projected traffic7 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over West Fork Copeland Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over West Fork Copeland 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Road over West Fork Copeland Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Road over West Fork Copeland Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m).

Who owns Road over West Fork Copeland Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.