US Bridges

Methodist Ck Road over Methodist Creek

Good

Siskiyou County, California · Forks · Structure no. 050554000001070

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Methodist Ck Road over Methodist Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Methodist Ck Road over Methodist Creek in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesMethodist Ck Road
CrossesMethodist Creek
LocationForks
RouteFederal Lands Road 39N34
Coordinates41.20655, -123.26032
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation*: *
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (—)
Projected traffic30 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Methodist Ck Road over Methodist Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Methodist Ck Road over Methodist 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Methodist Ck Road over Methodist Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Methodist Ck Road over Methodist Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Methodist Ck Road over Methodist Creek?

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