US Bridges

Resort Access Road over Odell Creek

Fair

Klamath County, Oregon · Odell Lake Outlet · Structure no. 060102000001008

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
90 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Resort Access Road over Odell Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Resort Access Road over Odell Creek in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 70 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 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 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesResort Access Road
CrossesOdell Creek
LocationOdell Lake Outlet
RouteFederal Lands Road 58006
CountyKlamath County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.54908, -121.96175
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 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 closed98.2 mi (158 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Resort Access Road over Odell Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Resort Access Road over Odell 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Resort Access Road over Odell Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Resort Access Road over Odell Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Resort Access Road over Odell Creek?

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