US Bridges

Or 27 (hwy 014) over Dry Creek

GoodPosted for load

Crook County, Oregon · 632 MI S Prineville · Structure no. 00537B014 00632

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 27 (hwy 014) over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 27 (hwy 014) over Dry Creek in Crook County, Oregon. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 27 (hwy 014)
CrossesDry Creek
Location632 MI S Prineville
RouteState Highway 27
CountyCrook County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.21936, -120.87277
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 27 (hwy 014) over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 27 (hwy 014) over Dry 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Or 27 (hwy 014) over Dry Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Or 27 (hwy 014) over Dry Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Or 27 (hwy 014) over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.