Old French Knot RD over Sucker Creek
FairJosephine County, Oregon · 10MI E & 2MI S of 97523 · Structure no. 061104000001064
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Old French Knot RD over Sucker Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying Old French Knot RD over Sucker Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 72 years old, older 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 6 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 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old French Knot RD over Sucker Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Old French Knot RD over Sucker 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Old French Knot RD over Sucker Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Old French Knot RD over Sucker Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Old French Knot RD over Sucker Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.