US Bridges

4250-000 over Jackson Creek

Fair

Wheeler County, Oregon · 6MI SW of 129-4250 JCT · Structure no. 060702000001012

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

4250-000 over Jackson Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 4250-000 over Jackson Creek in Wheeler County, Oregon. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 67 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2045. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Carries4250-000
CrossesJackson Creek
Location6MI SW of 129-4250 JCT
RouteFederal Lands Road 4250
StateOregon
Coordinates44.3957, -119.96607
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1992)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4250-000 over Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is 4250-000 over Jackson 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 4250-000 over Jackson Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is 4250-000 over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 4250-000 over Jackson Creek?

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