US Bridges

Morris Road over Rock Creek

Fair

Gilliam County, Oregon · 14.3 MI NW of HWY 19 · Structure no. 21C02 521 00001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morris Road over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Morris Road over Rock Creek in Gilliam County, Oregon. It was built in 1991, 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2025. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesMorris Road
CrossesRock Creek
Location14.3 MI NW of HWY 19
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.5766, -120.401
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic23 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morris Road over Rock Creek built?

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

What condition is Morris Road 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Morris Road over Rock Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Morris Road over Rock Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Morris Road over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.