US Bridges

County Rd. #12 over Fortune Branch Creek

Good

Douglas County, Oregon · 0.1 MI W of Harrel RD · Structure no. 20863 000 00000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
607
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rd. #12 over Fortune Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Rd. #12 over Fortune Branch Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 607 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 682 by 2025. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Rd. #12
CrossesFortune Branch Creek
Location0.1 MI W of Harrel RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.77448, -123.31556
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic607 (2020)
Projected traffic682 by 2025
Trucks5%
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 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. #12 over Fortune Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rd. #12 over Fortune Branch Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does County Rd. #12 over Fortune Branch Creek carry?

About 607 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Rd. #12 over Fortune Branch Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Rd. #12 over Fortune Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.