US Bridges

Road over Little River

Good

Douglas County, Oregon · No Data Entered · Structure no. 061506000001375

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Little River is a steel culvert carrying Road over Little River in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesLittle River
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 27000
StateOregon
Coordinates43.22225, -122.7339
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 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 Little River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Little River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Road over Little River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Road over Little River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m).

Who owns Road over Little River?

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