US Bridges

Fivemile Road #49 over Perkins Creek

Good

Douglas County, Oregon · 8.0 MI NE of Gardiner · Structure no. 19885 049 00653

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fivemile Road #49 over Perkins Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Fivemile Road #49 over Perkins Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 43 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2025. The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesFivemile Road #49
CrossesPerkins Creek
Location8.0 MI NE of Gardiner
RouteCounty Highway C0049
StateOregon
Coordinates43.81196, -124.06774
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21.1 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2020)
Projected traffic48 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Fivemile Road #49 over Perkins Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fivemile Road #49 over Perkins 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Fivemile Road #49 over Perkins Creek carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Fivemile Road #49 over Perkins Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Fivemile Road #49 over Perkins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.