US Bridges

Road over Fairview Creek Crossing

Good

Douglas County, Oregon · No Data Entered · Structure no. 061506000001505

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2
2012 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Fairview Creek Crossing is a steel culvert carrying Road over Fairview Creek Crossing in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesFairview Creek Crossing
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 47100
StateOregon
Coordinates43.32358, -122.825
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 inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2012)
Projected traffic3 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 Fairview Creek Crossing built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Fairview Creek Crossing 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Road over Fairview Creek Crossing carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Road over Fairview Creek Crossing?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m).

Who owns Road over Fairview Creek Crossing?

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