US Bridges

FR3809 over S Fk Steelhead Creek

Good

Douglas County, Oregon · FR38 to FR3809 MP 1.9 · Structure no. 061506000031082

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FR3809 over S Fk Steelhead Creek is a steel culvert carrying FR3809 over S Fk Steelhead Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesFR3809
CrossesS Fk Steelhead Creek
LocationFR38 to FR3809 MP 1.9
RouteFederal Lands Road 38090
StateOregon
Coordinates43.39784, -122.666
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 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 traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic30 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
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 FR3809 over S Fk Steelhead Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR3809 over S Fk Steelhead Creek 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does FR3809 over S Fk Steelhead Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is FR3809 over S Fk Steelhead Creek?

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

Who owns FR3809 over S Fk Steelhead Creek?

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