US Bridges

6207: South Fork J over Murderers Creek

Good

Grant County, Oregon · 45.3 Miles N of Hines on · Structure no. 0000000L1439232

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

6207: South Fork J over Murderers Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6207: South Fork J over Murderers Creek in Grant County, Oregon. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries6207: South Fork J
CrossesMurderers Creek
Location45.3 Miles N of Hines on
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.31472, -119.53806
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6207: South Fork J over Murderers Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6207: South Fork J over Murderers 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 6207: South Fork J over Murderers Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 6207: South Fork J over Murderers Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 6207: South Fork J over Murderers Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.