Most of the road is in good condition. First obstacle is a creek crossing at 11.5km which was fine in a 4Runner. A few deep water bars and some bush after that. Complete washout just after 12km. There is a bypass to the right that goes through a creek, see photos. Previously noted “closed bridge” sign is still up

8.2km tape saying bridge closed by BC forestry. You can just drive under it if you are so inclined. Take that for what you will

Road good after for a bit, but some water bars and then there's "the washout" mentioned below. 3rd gen grand Vitara got thru. Next was a water bar stuffed with firm snow we had to dig out. Fine when dug tho

After was another big washout a bit after 12k. I almost made it but probably needed to air down and didn't have Fs to give or clearance to spare. Built or top tier rigs can make it to 13k+
Somewhere around 14k it becomes a bad hiking route

Went all the way to the trailhead, camped overnight. No signs of wildlife. Road in great 2wd condition. A well equipped rig can make it pass the washout, but will only make it about 1km further.

I was pleasantly surprised at the condition of Hope Creek FSR. I had always assumed this was a rougher road that was heavily overgrown, but it's not. The majority of the road is in great shape and can be driven fairly quickly. The final few kilometers are a little more deteriorated, with a few minor cross ditches and narrowing bushes. There was no issue with pinstriping, a major plus for me. My passenger said he would be comfortable driving his sedan to roads end but YMMV as he takes his to places others may not with a sedan. It was an easy drive in a Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk.