National Register of Historic Places

Lost Creek Bridge

Lakecreek, Jackson County, Oregon
Listed
November 29, 1979
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
79002070

About this property

The Lost Creek Bridge is a covered bridge near the unincorporated community of Lake Creek, in Jackson County in the U.S. state of Oregon. The site is about 15 miles (24 km) east-northeast of Medford. At 39 feet (12 m) long, the structure is the shortest historic covered bridge in Oregon. It carries Lost Creek Road over Lost Creek, a tributary of Little Butte Creek. The bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. In that same year, it was closed to vehicle traffic. A newer concrete bridge runs parallel to the wooden bridge and serves as a bypass. Anecdotal accounts and limited evidence suggest that the bridge might have been built as early as 1878. If confirmed, this would make it the oldest standing covered bridge in the state. The Oregon Department of Transportation says that the official construction date of 1919 may actually refer to a renovation of an older bridge.

Location

Lakecreek, Jackson County, Oregon
42.42245, -122.74990

Categories

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Sources

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When was Lost Creek Bridge listed on the National Register?

Lost Creek Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 29, 1979.

What type of historic resource is Lost Creek Bridge?

Lost Creek Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Lost Creek Bridge?

The period of significance for Lost Creek Bridge is recorded as the industrial era.

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