Sixes River Road over Big Creek
FairCurry County, Oregon · 5MI N & 12MI E 97465 · Structure no. 061105000001049
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 84 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Sixes River Road over Big Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sixes River Road over Big Creek in Curry County, Oregon. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 68 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sixes River Road over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Sixes River Road over Big 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Sixes River Road over Big Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Sixes River Road over Big Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Sixes River Road over Big Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.