US Bridges

Nfs Road over Sf Desolation Creek

Fair

Grant County, Oregon · No Data Entered · Structure no. 061406000003024

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Nfs Road over Sf Desolation Creek is a steel culvert carrying Nfs Road over Sf Desolation Creek in Grant County, Oregon. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesNfs Road
CrossesSf Desolation Creek
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 45000
CountyGrant County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.80948, -118.68338
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
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 Nfs Road over Sf Desolation Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfs Road over Sf Desolation 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 Nfs Road over Sf Desolation Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Nfs Road over Sf Desolation Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Nfs Road over Sf Desolation Creek?

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