US Bridges

Elk River Road over Panther Creek

Good

Curry County, Oregon · 2MI S & 12MI E of 97465 · Structure no. 061105000001035

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
58
1995 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Elk River Road over Panther Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying Elk River Road over Panther Creek in Curry County, Oregon. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 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 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2045. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 18 ft wide.

CarriesElk River Road
CrossesPanther Creek
Location2MI S & 12MI E of 97465
RouteFederal Lands Road 53250
StateOregon
Coordinates42.71333, -124.28403
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (1995)
Projected traffic87 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 Elk River Road over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elk River Road over Panther 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Elk River Road over Panther Creek carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Elk River Road over Panther Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Elk River Road over Panther Creek?

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