US Bridges

County RD 24 over Elk Creek

FairPosted for load

Douglas County, Oregon · 1.5 MI W of Drain · Structure no. 19C409002400887

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
303 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,216
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 24 over Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 24 over Elk Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,216 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,376 by 2025. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 24
CrossesElk Creek
Location1.5 MI W of Drain
RouteCounty Highway C0024
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.65856, -123.33892
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating8.9 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,216 (2020)
Projected traffic1,376 by 2025
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 24 over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 24 over Elk 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 24 over Elk Creek carry?

About 1,216 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is County RD 24 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 24 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.