Charolais Road over Elk Creek
FairWallowa County, Oregon · No Data Entered · Structure no. 061602000001109
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2001 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Charolais Road over Elk Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Charolais Road over Elk Creek in Wallowa County, Oregon. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51.6 mi (83 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Charolais Road over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Charolais Road over Elk 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Charolais Road over Elk Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2001 count).
How long is Charolais Road over Elk Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Charolais Road over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.