US Bridges

Forest RD 4254 over Deep Creek

Fair

Crook County, Oregon · .1MI E of 4250 4254 JCT · Structure no. 060702000001010

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Forest RD 4254 over Deep Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forest RD 4254 over Deep Creek in Crook County, Oregon. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 62 years old, older 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 7 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2045. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 17 ft wide.

CarriesForest RD 4254
CrossesDeep Creek
Location.1MI E of 4250 4254 JCT
RouteFederal Lands Road 4254
StateOregon
Coordinates44.35636, -120.00621
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7 (1992)
Projected traffic10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest RD 4254 over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Forest RD 4254 over Deep 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 Forest RD 4254 over Deep Creek carry?

About 7 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Forest RD 4254 over Deep Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Forest RD 4254 over Deep Creek?

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