US Bridges

West Main ST over Bully Creek

Good

Malheur County, Oregon · 005 M S Inter a ST West · Structure no. 16341 110000040

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
179
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Main ST over Bully Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying West Main ST over Bully Creek in Malheur County, Oregon. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 179 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2025. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesWest Main ST
CrossesBully Creek
Location005 M S Inter a ST West
RouteCounty Highway 0B495
StateOregon
Coordinates43.97496, -117.24684
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2020)
Projected traffic204 by 2025
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 West Main ST over Bully Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Main ST 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does West Main ST over Bully Creek carry?

About 179 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is West Main ST over Bully Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns West Main ST over Bully Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.