US Bridges

County RD 6 over Turkey Cr/Bacon Bridge

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 10.1 MI NW of Roseburg · Structure no. 19C351 6 1008

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,451
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 6 over Turkey Cr/Bacon Bridge is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 6 over Turkey Cr/Bacon Bridge in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 1,451 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,641 by 2025. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 6
CrossesTurkey Cr/Bacon Bridge
Location10.1 MI NW of Roseburg
RouteCounty Highway 0A401
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.3155, -123.4537
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,451 (2020)
Projected traffic1,641 by 2025
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 6 over Turkey Cr/Bacon Bridge built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 6 over Turkey Cr/Bacon Bridge 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 6 over Turkey Cr/Bacon Bridge carry?

About 1,451 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County RD 6 over Turkey Cr/Bacon Bridge?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 6 over Turkey Cr/Bacon Bridge?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.