Elkhead Road #50 over Oldham Creek
PoorDouglas County, Oregon · 4.0 MI E of Oakland · Structure no. 19C068005000008
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 551
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elkhead Road #50 over Oldham Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elkhead Road #50 over Oldham Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 551 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 621 by 2025. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elkhead Road #50 over Oldham Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elkhead Road #50 over Oldham Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Elkhead Road #50 over Oldham Creek carry?
About 551 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Elkhead Road #50 over Oldham Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Elkhead Road #50 over Oldham Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.