US Bridges

Greenfield C-1009 over Bully Creek

Good

Malheur County, Oregon · 2 MI N HWY 20 (elfring) · Structure no. 013563100900290

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
332
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenfield C-1009 over Bully Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Greenfield C-1009 over Bully Creek in Malheur County, Oregon. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 332 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2025. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGreenfield C-1009
CrossesBully Creek
Location2 MI N HWY 20 (elfring)
RouteCounty Highway C1009
StateOregon
Coordinates43.93958, -117.32558
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic332 (2020)
Projected traffic384 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Greenfield C-1009 over Bully Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenfield C-1009 over Bully 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Greenfield C-1009 over Bully Creek carry?

About 332 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Greenfield C-1009 over Bully Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Greenfield C-1009 over Bully Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.