US Bridges

No Data Entered over Little Elk Creek

Good

Siskiyou County, California · Elk Thompson · Structure no. 050552000003007

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

No Data Entered over Little Elk Creek is a steel culvert carrying No Data Entered over Little Elk Creek in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesNo Data Entered
CrossesLittle Elk Creek
LocationElk Thompson
RouteFederal Lands Road 45N19
Coordinates41.73706, -123.30182
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation*: *
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was No Data Entered over Little Elk Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is No Data Entered over Little Elk 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does No Data Entered over Little Elk Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is No Data Entered over Little Elk Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m).

Who owns No Data Entered over Little Elk Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.