Road over Pole Creek
FairKlamath County, Oregon · No Data Entered · Structure no. 060201000001026
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 70 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 103
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Road over Pole Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road over Pole Creek in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 1953, 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 103 vehicles a day, roughly 55% of them trucks, projected to reach 154 by 2045. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
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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 Road over Pole Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road over Pole 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Road over Pole Creek carry?
About 103 vehicles per day (latest count), of which roughly 55% are trucks.
How long is Road over Pole Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Road over Pole Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.