Squaw Flat Road over Buck Creek
FairKlamath County, Oregon · 007 MI N of HWY 140 · Structure no. 35C343110101570
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 136
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Squaw Flat Road over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Squaw Flat Road over Buck Creek in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 1982, 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 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 136 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 146 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Squaw Flat Road over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Squaw Flat Road over Buck 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Squaw Flat Road over Buck Creek carry?
About 136 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Squaw Flat Road over Buck Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Squaw Flat Road over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.