US Bridges

I-5 (hwy 001) over Woodford Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 02.8 MI N of CO Line · Structure no. 06785 001 08308

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,315
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 (hwy 001) over Woodford Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-5 (hwy 001) over Woodford Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 20,315 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesI-5 (hwy 001)
CrossesWoodford Creek
Location02.8 MI N of CO Line
RouteInterstate 5
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.7662, -123.3365
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,315 (2022)
Projected traffic23,000 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 (hwy 001) over Woodford Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-5 (hwy 001) over Woodford 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-5 (hwy 001) over Woodford Creek carry?

About 20,315 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-5 (hwy 001) over Woodford Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-5 (hwy 001) over Woodford Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.