US Bridges

FSR over Sheep Creek

Good

Union County, Oregon · No Data Entered · Structure no. 061606000001197

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FSR over Sheep Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FSR over Sheep Creek in Union County, Oregon. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long.

CarriesFSR
CrossesSheep Creek
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 51600
StateOregon
Coordinates45.05893, -118.45575
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic15 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FSR over Sheep Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is FSR over Sheep Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does FSR over Sheep Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is FSR over Sheep Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m).

Who owns FSR over Sheep Creek?

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