US Bridges

Blomme Spur RD over Mc Cullough Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 4.0 MI NW of Glendale · Structure no. 19C365 27B 002

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blomme Spur RD over Mc Cullough Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blomme Spur RD over Mc Cullough Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2025. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBlomme Spur RD
CrossesMc Cullough Creek
Location4.0 MI NW of Glendale
RouteCounty Highway C027B
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.76997, -123.44986
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2020)
Projected traffic36 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$333,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blomme Spur RD over Mc Cullough Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blomme Spur RD over Mc Cullough 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Blomme Spur RD over Mc Cullough Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Blomme Spur RD over Mc Cullough Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Blomme Spur RD over Mc Cullough Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.