US Bridges

Or 86 (hwy 012) over Ruckles Creek

Good

Baker County, Oregon · 11.6 MI E JCT FAI-84 · Structure no. 17411 012 01432

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 86 (hwy 012) over Ruckles Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Or 86 (hwy 012) over Ruckles Creek in Baker County, Oregon. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 730 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOr 86 (hwy 012)
CrossesRuckles Creek
Location11.6 MI E JCT FAI-84
RouteState Highway 86
StateOregon
Coordinates44.83622, -117.59224
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2022)
Projected traffic740 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 86 (hwy 012) over Ruckles Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 86 (hwy 012) over Ruckles Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Or 86 (hwy 012) over Ruckles Creek carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Or 86 (hwy 012) over Ruckles Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Or 86 (hwy 012) over Ruckles Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.