US Bridges

6540 Road over Deer Creek

Fair

Baker County, Oregon · 1/4 MI UP from Campground · Structure no. 061601000001137

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

6540 Road over Deer Creek is a steel culvert carrying 6540 Road over Deer Creek in Baker County, Oregon. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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Carries6540 Road
CrossesDeer Creek
Location1/4 MI UP from Campground
RouteFederal Lands Road 65400
CountyBaker County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.74972, -118.10806
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic15 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 6540 Road over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6540 Road over Deer 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 6540 Road over Deer Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 6540 Road over Deer Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns 6540 Road over Deer Creek?

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