US Bridges

Burned Timber Road over Taylor Creek

Good

Josephine County, Oregon · 10 MI E of 97532 · Structure no. 061102000001168

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Burned Timber Road over Taylor Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burned Timber Road over Taylor Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesBurned Timber Road
CrossesTaylor Creek
Location10 MI E of 97532
RouteFederal Lands Road 25000
StateOregon
Coordinates42.5128, -123.6131
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating100.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 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 Burned Timber Road over Taylor Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burned Timber Road over Taylor 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Burned Timber Road over Taylor Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Burned Timber Road over Taylor Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Burned Timber Road over Taylor Creek?

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