US Bridges

40 S 14HE 03.00: over Wildhorse Creek

GoodPosted for load

Klamath County, Oregon · 10.3 Miles SE of Bonanza · Structure no. 0000000L1439140

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

40 S 14HE 03.00: over Wildhorse Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 40 S 14HE 03.00: over Wildhorse Creek in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries40 S 14HE 03.00:
CrossesWildhorse Creek
Location10.3 Miles SE of Bonanza
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates42.14607, -121.05658
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13.6 US tons
Inventory rating10.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$79,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 40 S 14HE 03.00: over Wildhorse Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 40 S 14HE 03.00: over Wildhorse 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 40 S 14HE 03.00: over Wildhorse Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 40 S 14HE 03.00: over Wildhorse Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns 40 S 14HE 03.00: over Wildhorse Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.