US Bridges

Forest RD 3820 over Little Windy Creek

Good

Wheeler County, Oregon · 1.3 MI N of 38 3820 Jct. · Structure no. 060702000001006

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected June 2020
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2
1995 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Forest RD 3820 over Little Windy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Forest RD 3820 over Little Windy Creek in Wheeler County, Oregon. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 41 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesForest RD 3820
CrossesLittle Windy Creek
Location1.3 MI N of 38 3820 Jct.
RouteFederal Lands Road 3820
StateOregon
Coordinates44.36694, -119.76889
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (1995)
Projected traffic3 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 Forest RD 3820 over Little Windy Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Forest RD 3820 over Little Windy 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 June 2020.

How much traffic does Forest RD 3820 over Little Windy Creek carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Forest RD 3820 over Little Windy Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Forest RD 3820 over Little Windy Creek?

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