US Bridges

Odell Lk Access RD over Trapper Creek

Poor

Klamath County, Oregon · W End Odell Lake · Structure no. 060102000001010

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
1988 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Odell Lk Access RD over Trapper Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Odell Lk Access RD over Trapper Creek in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesOdell Lk Access RD
CrossesTrapper Creek
LocationW End Odell Lake
RouteFederal Lands Road 58100
StateOregon
Coordinates43.58272, -122.04336
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (1988)
Projected traffic195 by 2045
Trucks15%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Odell Lk Access RD over Trapper Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Odell Lk Access RD over Trapper 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Odell Lk Access RD over Trapper Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Odell Lk Access RD over Trapper Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Odell Lk Access RD over Trapper Creek?

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