US Bridges

Or 140 (hwy 020) over Wild Horse Creek

Fair

Klamath County, Oregon · 254 MI E Klamath Falls · Structure no. 22110 020 02536

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,871
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 140 (hwy 020) over Wild Horse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Or 140 (hwy 020) over Wild Horse Creek in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 5 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 1,871 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 140 (hwy 020)
CrossesWild Horse Creek
Location254 MI E Klamath Falls
RouteState Highway 140
CountyKlamath County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.30222, -121.43845
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,871 (2022)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 140 (hwy 020) over Wild Horse Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 140 (hwy 020) over Wild Horse 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Or 140 (hwy 020) over Wild Horse Creek carry?

About 1,871 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Or 140 (hwy 020) over Wild Horse Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Or 140 (hwy 020) over Wild Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.