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Cow Creek
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T30S-R6W-Sec33
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1915 - 1950
February 19, 1914: “A petition asking the county court to construct a wooden bridge across Cow Creek at the C. H. Lake place was circulated during the past week and signed by a large number of citizens. A one truss span will be all that is required, and the bridge would prove a great convenience to the residents of the upper part of the valley. It will also open the way for the establishment of a Rural Mail Route covering the entire valley.” (Riddle Tribune)
June 15, 1915: "A number of citizens of Riddle appeared before the county court at their session yesterday to urge the court to build a bridge over Cow creek and connect the Lake road with the Glenbrook road. It is the contention of the petitioners that the bridge is much needed at this location and would be of immeasurable benefit to the residents of the locality. The county court promised that a survey would be made in order to determine the cost of the structure which is thought would be about 120 feet on length." (The Evening News)
June 18, 1915: "An even dozen of our business men and farmers of Riddle went by automobile and train to Roseburg Monday to appear before the County Court and ask that the county construct a bridge across the Azalea River at Cornutt station, opposite the C. H. Lake place, says the Riddle Tribune. The party appeared before the court in a body Monday afternoon, and after listening to the presentation of the case, the court agreed to send an engineer to estimate the cost of erecting a wooden structure over the river at the above named point, after which bids will be asked for and the contract for the construction let. It is the intention to have the bridge completed and ready for use before winter sets in. The bridge will connect the two roads leading up either side of the Azalea River to the Glenbrook ranch on the north side and the C. H. Lake place on the south side. It will also be the means whereby the people living along the river may petition the postoffice department and secure a rural free delivery." (Roseburg Review)
September 2, 1915: “Germond and Frear, local civil engineers, have completed plans for a bridge that is to be erected this year over Cow Creek, at the Lake place, about four miles south of Riddle. The surveys were made several months ago, and shortly afterward the state engineers prepared their plans. But these the County Court considered too expensive, and Germond and Frear were asked to plan a bridge on a much smaller scale. The plans will be submitted to the County Court today, and if accepted bids will be asked for its construction. The plans prepared by the local engineers call for a structure that will cost in the neighborhood of $3000, whereas the state engineers planned a structure costing about $6000. There is no bridge now on the site, a ford being the only means of crossing the Creek. The bridge will consist of a single covered span 136 feet in length and 90 feet in approaches. It will have concrete piers and be substantially constructed throughout.” (Riddle Tribune)
September 2, 1915: “Germond and Frear, local civil engineers, have completed plans for a bridge that is to be erected this year over Cow Creek, at the Lake place, about four miles south of Riddle. The surveys were made several months ago, and shortly afterward the state engineers prepared their plans. But these the County Court considered too expensive, and Germond and Frear were asked to plan a bridge on a much smaller scale. The plans will be submitted to the County Court today, and if accepted bids will be asked for its construction. The plans prepared by the local engineers call for a structure that will cost in the neighborhood of $3000, whereas the state engineers planned a structure costing about $6000. There is no bridge now on the site, a ford being the only means of crossing the Creek. The bridge will consist of a single covered span 136 feet in length and 90 feet in approaches. It will have concrete piers and be substantially constructed throughout.” (Riddle Tribune)
September 9, 1915: “The members of the county court have authorized the insertion of an advertisement in the Roseburg press, soliciting bids for the construction of a new bridge which is to span Cow Creek, near Cornutt above Riddle. The bridge will be 136 feet in length, and will be of wood and steel construction. It will consist of one span and approaches. In event satisfactory bids are received work on the bridge should start within the next few weeks.” (Riddle Tribune)
September 9, 1915: “The members of the county court have authorized the insertion of an advertisement in the Roseburg press, soliciting bids for the construction of a new bridge which is to span Cow Creek, near Cornutt above Riddle. The bridge will be 136 feet in length, and will be of wood and steel construction. It will consist of one span and approaches. In event satisfactory bids are received work on the bridge should start within the next few weeks.” (Riddle Tribune)
October 5, 1915: "R.E. Mieth, of the Portland Bridge Company, arrived here last evening and left this morning to look over the site for a new bridge near Riddle. Mr. Mieth will probably offer a bid, the contract for the bridge being let by the County Court tomorrow." (Roseburg Review)
October 7, 1915: “The contract for the new wooden bridge to be erected at Glenbrook across Cow creek four miles south of Riddle was awarded to Curtis Gardner, a Eugene contractor, by the county court Wednesday, for $3144.
Other bids were submitted by the Portland Bridge Company for $4,350, the Coast Bridge Company for $3750, and O.O. Tweith of Edenbower, for $3430.
A contract was drawn by which Mr. Gardner agrees to have the bridge completed within 60 days after being allowed ten days to start the work. This will bring the completion of the job about December 16. The bridge was authorized by the court several months ago, and plans were prepared by Germond and Frear, engineers. The bridge will be of one span, 100 feet in length and of the covered type, the material being entirely of wood.
The erection of the bridge is an improvement that has been needed for sometime to provide for the further progress of the south end of the valley, the development of which has been rapid the past few years. It will open the way for the establishment of an R.F.D. Mail route which will include practically as well as provide easy access to Cornutt railway station as a shipping point and convenient passenger station. With the opening of the bridge an auto 'run around the valley' over our excellent roads will doubtless become a popular feature of entertainment for visitors and residents.” (Riddle Tribune)
October 7, 1915: “The contract for the new wooden bridge to be erected at Glenbrook across Cow creek four miles south of Riddle was awarded to Curtis Gardner, a Eugene contractor, by the county court Wednesday, for $3144.
Other bids were submitted by the Portland Bridge Company for $4,350, the Coast Bridge Company for $3750, and O.O. Tweith of Edenbower, for $3430.
A contract was drawn by which Mr. Gardner agrees to have the bridge completed within 60 days after being allowed ten days to start the work. This will bring the completion of the job about December 16. The bridge was authorized by the court several months ago, and plans were prepared by Germond and Frear, engineers. The bridge will be of one span, 100 feet in length and of the covered type, the material being entirely of wood.
The erection of the bridge is an improvement that has been needed for sometime to provide for the further progress of the south end of the valley, the development of which has been rapid the past few years. It will open the way for the establishment of an R.F.D. Mail route which will include practically as well as provide easy access to Cornutt railway station as a shipping point and convenient passenger station. With the opening of the bridge an auto 'run around the valley' over our excellent roads will doubtless become a popular feature of entertainment for visitors and residents.” (Riddle Tribune)
October 14, 1915: “Curtis Gardner, of Eugene, contractor for the erection of the new wooden bridge to be built across Cow Creek at Glenbrook for Douglas County, arrived here Wednesday and is getting arrangements made for immediate beginning of work. Some cement and other construction materials were taken to the site yesterday and today. Mr. Gardner states that about sixteen men will probably be employed on the work. The contract provides for the completion of the bridge within sixty days from date of commencement.
Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Lake are arranging to provide board for a number of the bridge builders at their home, which is close to the site of the work. Harry Williams will be employed on the work and he and his family will occupy the Reid Dean residence while he is employed there.” (Riddle Tribune)
October 14, 1915: “Curtis Gardner, of Eugene, contractor for the erection of the new wooden bridge to be built across Cow Creek at Glenbrook for Douglas County, arrived here Wednesday and is getting arrangements made for immediate beginning of work. Some cement and other construction materials were taken to the site yesterday and today. Mr. Gardner states that about sixteen men will probably be employed on the work. The contract provides for the completion of the bridge within sixty days from date of commencement.
Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Lake are arranging to provide board for a number of the bridge builders at their home, which is close to the site of the work. Harry Williams will be employed on the work and he and his family will occupy the Reid Dean residence while he is employed there.” (Riddle Tribune)
October 21, 1915: “Several of the boys working on the new Cow Creek bridge at the Glenbrook ranch have fitted up a tent and expect to board themselves while on the work.” (Riddle Tribune)
October 21, 1915: “Several of the boys working on the new Cow Creek bridge at the Glenbrook ranch have fitted up a tent and expect to board themselves while on the work.” (Riddle Tribune)
October 21, 1915: “Excavating for the pier foundations has been completed at the site of the new county bridge across Cow Creek at Glenbrook. The concrete piers will soon be under way and timbers are being cut for framing.” (Riddle Tribune)
October 21, 1915: “Excavating for the pier foundations has been completed at the site of the new county bridge across Cow Creek at Glenbrook. The concrete piers will soon be under way and timbers are being cut for framing.” (Riddle Tribune)
December 23, 1915: “The new county bridge across Cow Creek at Glenbrook was completed several days ago and has been inspected by M. B. Germond for the county. So far as known it will be accepted at the January term of the county court, and will be opened for travel in due time. The total cost of the bridge is said to be about $3140. Curtis Gardiner of Eugene was the contractor.” (Riddle Tribune)
December 23, 1915: “The new county bridge across Cow Creek at Glenbrook was completed several days ago and has been inspected by M. B. Germond for the county. So far as known it will be accepted at the January term of the county court, and will be opened for travel in due time. The total cost of the bridge is said to be about $3140. Curtis Gardiner of Eugene was the contractor.” (Riddle Tribune)
January 27, 1916: “Much apprehension for the safety of the new wooden bridge erected by the county across Cow Creek at Glenbrook has been expressed by persons residing in the neighborhood of the bridge, since the floods of the past week have brought the matter to to notice. The high water of last Sunday raised to within a few feet of the floor of the structure, and it is claimed by many that the floor of the bridge is built at least four feet below previous high water marks. At the point where the bridge is built, the flow of the stream is well confined, and it is claimed that it has not been built high enough above the water to stand during a flood similar to some that have prevailed in years past. The bridge is said to be a substantially built one, and designed to very fully provide convenience to the south end of the valley, but that a grave error has been made in swinging it too low over the water. The bridge has not yet been opened to the public, but it is understood to have been approved by the county authorities. It cost about $3140, according to reports.” (Riddle Tribune)
January 27, 1916: “Much apprehension for the safety of the new wooden bridge erected by the county across Cow Creek at Glenbrook has been expressed by persons residing in the neighborhood of the bridge, since the floods of the past week have brought the matter to to notice. The high water of last Sunday raised to within a few feet of the floor of the structure, and it is claimed by many that the floor of the bridge is built at least four feet below previous high water marks. At the point where the bridge is built, the flow of the stream is well confined, and it is claimed that it has not been built high enough above the water to stand during a flood similar to some that have prevailed in years past. The bridge is said to be a substantially built one, and designed to very fully provide convenience to the south end of the valley, but that a grave error has been made in swinging it too low over the water. The bridge has not yet been opened to the public, but it is understood to have been approved by the county authorities. It cost about $3140, according to reports.” (Riddle Tribune)
February 10, 1916: “The new bridge at Glenbrook across Cow Creek, narrowly escaped destruction, limbs and roots of heavy drifts at times striking the stringers, the water raising to within two feet of the woodwork. Commissioner B. F. Nichols, Road Supervisor Peter Ulam and a party of helpers requisitioned all the heavy ropes available in Riddle late Sunday and went to the bridge and tied the south end of the structure as best they could, in order to keep it from coming down stream and destroying the steel wagon bridge at Riddle, in case the new structure should be swept off the piers. A heavy steel cable was shipped from Roseburg that evening and was taken to the bridge that night and the bridge was securely anchored to nearby trees. However, the river began receding and the crisis was passed without any damage having resulted.” (Riddle Tribune)
February 10, 1916: “The new bridge at Glenbrook across Cow Creek, narrowly escaped destruction, limbs and roots of heavy drifts at times striking the stringers, the water raising to within two feet of the woodwork. Commissioner B. F. Nichols, Road Supervisor Peter Ulam and a party of helpers requisitioned all the heavy ropes available in Riddle late Sunday and went to the bridge and tied the south end of the structure as best they could, in order to keep it from coming down stream and destroying the steel wagon bridge at Riddle, in case the new structure should be swept off the piers. A heavy steel cable was shipped from Roseburg that evening and was taken to the bridge that night and the bridge was securely anchored to nearby trees. However, the river began receding and the crisis was passed without any damage having resulted.” (Riddle Tribune)
February 10, 1916: "Now that Commissioner Nichols had lassoed and hog tied the Glenbrook bridge, he ought to put his cow brand on it so that people downstream will know to whom it belongs." (Riddle Tribune)
February 17, 1916: "We understand that the county court will shortly make an effort to raise the height of the piers of the new Glenbrook bridge, and thus put the structure above the reach of floods in the future." (Riddle Tribune)
November 16, 1916: “Several loads of timber from Ross' mill have been delivered at the county bridge across Cow Creek in the south end of the valley, preparatory to raising the bridge three feet higher than at present. The structure was in danger of being swept out by high water last winter.” (Riddle Tribune)
November 16, 1916: “Several loads of timber from Ross' mill have been delivered at the county bridge across Cow Creek in the south end of the valley, preparatory to raising the bridge three feet higher than at present. The structure was in danger of being swept out by high water last winter.” (Riddle Tribune)
December 14, 1916: “The new county bridge across Cow Creek at the C.H. Lake home south of town has been raised several feet above its former position, the height of concrete on the tops of the piers having been increased accordingly. At the present time the approaches have not yet been readjusted to join the ends of the bridge and the road together, and the bridge is as a consequence out of use. These repairs we understand are to be made immediately. In the meantime the bridge is in no danger of destruction at all, either from high water or high speed.” (Riddle Tribune)
December 14, 1916: “The new county bridge across Cow Creek at the C.H. Lake home south of town has been raised several feet above its former position, the height of concrete on the tops of the piers having been increased accordingly. At the present time the approaches have not yet been readjusted to join the ends of the bridge and the road together, and the bridge is as a consequence out of use. These repairs we understand are to be made immediately. In the meantime the bridge is in no danger of destruction at all, either from high water or high speed.” (Riddle Tribune)
June 1, 1951: "Repair and replacement of county bridges damaged or washed pit by last fall's flood will take up the bulk of the allowance for bridge construction. Included is an allowance of $75,000 for the Glenbrook bridge." (The News-Review)
August 18, 1951: "Bids will be opened at 10 a.m. Monday in the Douglas county court for construction of two county bridges. One is the Glenbrook bridge four miles south of Riddle on the Riddle Glenbrook loop.
The Glenbrook bridge near Riddle was a flood casualty. Construction plans call for erection of one new pier 28 feet high, raising the old pier eight feet and putting in 126 feet of piling approach. Bids on this bridge will include both construction and material." (The News-Review)