Road over Jack Creek
PoorKlamath County, Oregon · (orig.# 2653 - 9.6) · Structure no. 062001000001000
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Road over Jack Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road over Jack Creek in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 66 years old, older 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 6 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road over Jack Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Road over Jack 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Road over Jack Creek carry?
About 6 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Road over Jack Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Road over Jack Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.