US Bridges

6207: South Fork J over Sunflower Creek

Good

Grant County, Oregon · 7.6 Miles North of Grant · Structure no. 0000000L2134442

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

6207: South Fork J over Sunflower Creek is a steel culvert carrying 6207: South Fork J over Sunflower Creek in Grant County, Oregon. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Carries6207: South Fork J
CrossesSunflower Creek
Location7.6 Miles North of Grant
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.1752, -119.17526
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6207: South Fork J over Sunflower 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 October 2024.

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

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m).

Who owns 6207: South Fork J over Sunflower Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.