The following message is an edited copy of a notice regarding a scheduled temporary closure of the T6 crossing of Deep Creek (3N34) in the SBNF.
This improvement work of the T6 crossing is intended to satisfy the objections of anti-motorized and anti-access organizations who believe vehicle crossings at the T6 crossing have a negative impact on the riparian (river) habitat. The intent is to minimize the release of soil into the creek by vehicles crossing the creek (to protect German Brown Trout).
A parallel reason for this work is complaints regarding the irregular bottom of the existing rock embedded concrete unseating motorcycle riders when the try to cross the creek. This work will make the crossing less dangerous for motorcycle riders.
The OHV and 4X4 community will be well served if we honor the closure and allow the USFS to complete this improvement work unmolested. The work is intended to benefit recreation with continued motorized access through Deep Creek as the long term goal (and is preferred to a bridge, one of the other debated options).
Let your local clubs know about this closure, why it is a benefit, and the schedule dates (run Deep Creek before 5/19 or after 7/30 (and be flexible with the completion schedule, it's government work
and they expect two months duration).
Happy Trails!
Ed A. Stevens
[email protected]
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----- Forwarded by Robin Eliason/R5/USDAFS
To: Allison L Stewart/R5/USDAFS
Subject: T-6 Crossing
The contractor, Southwest Construction, is scheduled to start construction
of the T-6 Crossing on May 19. The road will be closed for approximately 2
months.
The project includes construction of two 20' wide open bottom,
concrete box culverts with a common wall between so that the stream bottom
remains nearly unimpeded. The concept is similar to open bottom arch
crossings we have constructed in the last few years on Hooks Creek Road at
Hooks Creek, Daley Truck Trail at West Fork of City Creek, and West Fork
Cucamonga Truck Trail at Cucamonga Creek. The embankment will be encased
in concrete with grouted stone on the slopes. Footings will extend 5'
below existing creek bed to provide for scour protection. Top of the
crossing will be concrete, 12' wide between curbs.
Expect posted advisory signs at beginning of Hooks
Creek Road, 2N26Y, where it leaves the County Road, at intersection of 3N34
with Hooks Creek Road, at intersection of 3N16 with Green Valley Lake Road,
and at the intersection of 3N34 with 3N16 at Crab Flats Campground.
Please forward this message to all who need to know, including any
announcement that may need to be published in local newspapers.
