US Bridges

Access Road over Jack Creek

Poor

Jefferson County, Oregon · 3 M Wnw Allingham Gs · Structure no. 060105000001020

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1988 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Access Road over Jack Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Access Road over Jack Creek in Jefferson County, Oregon. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 79 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesAccess Road
CrossesJack Creek
Location3 M Wnw Allingham Gs
RouteFederal Lands Road 12300
StateOregon
Coordinates44.48783, -121.69647
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1988)
Projected traffic60 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Access Road over Jack Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is Access Road over Jack Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Access Road over Jack Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Access Road over Jack Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Access Road over Jack Creek?

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