US Bridges

Foley RD over Foley Creek

Fair

Harney County, Oregon · 021 MI US 20/395 · Structure no. 24071C012100206

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
185
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foley RD over Foley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Foley RD over Foley Creek in Harney County, Oregon. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 185 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2025. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFoley RD
CrossesFoley Creek
Location021 MI US 20/395
RouteCounty Highway C0121
StateOregon
Coordinates43.62167, -119.05913
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2020)
Projected traffic210 by 2025
Trucks10%
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

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 Foley RD over Foley Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foley RD over Foley 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Foley RD over Foley Creek carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Foley RD over Foley Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Foley RD over Foley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.