US Bridges

C1144/FOOTHILL RD over Rock Creek

Fair

Baker County, Oregon · 0.1 M N.Of S.Rock CR RD · Structure no. 01C033114400039

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C1144/FOOTHILL RD over Rock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C1144/FOOTHILL RD over Rock Creek in Baker County, Oregon. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 37 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2025. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesC1144/FOOTHILL RD
CrossesRock Creek
Location0.1 M N.Of S.Rock CR RD
RouteCounty Highway C1144
CountyBaker County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.9138, -118.0365
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2020)
Projected traffic42 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$207,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C1144/FOOTHILL RD over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is C1144/FOOTHILL RD over Rock 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does C1144/FOOTHILL RD over Rock Creek carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is C1144/FOOTHILL RD over Rock Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns C1144/FOOTHILL RD over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.