HWY 451 over Bully Creek
FairMalheur County, Oregon · 4.7 Mi. N. Jct. US 20 · Structure no. 01624A451 00468
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 194
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY 451 over Bully Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY 451 over Bully Creek in Malheur County, Oregon. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 194 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY 451 over Bully Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY 451 over Bully 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does HWY 451 over Bully Creek carry?
About 194 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is HWY 451 over Bully Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns HWY 451 over Bully Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.