US Bridges

County RD 50 over Bachellor Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 5.3 MI E of Oakland · Structure no. 19C066005000130

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
571
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 50 over Bachellor Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 50 over Bachellor Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 5 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 571 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 646 by 2025. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 50
CrossesBachellor Creek
Location5.3 MI E of Oakland
RouteCounty Highway C0050
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.46422, -123.23374
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic571 (2020)
Projected traffic646 by 2025
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 County RD 50 over Bachellor Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 50 over Bachellor 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 50 over Bachellor Creek carry?

About 571 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County RD 50 over Bachellor Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 50 over Bachellor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.