US Bridges

Bully CR RD over Bully CR Canal

Fair

Malheur County, Oregon · 004 M E Bully CR Dam · Structure no. 19697 612 01521

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
312
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bully CR RD over Bully CR Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bully CR RD over Bully CR Canal in Malheur County, Oregon. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 312 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 357 by 2025. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBully CR RD
CrossesBully CR Canal
Location004 M E Bully CR Dam
RouteCounty Highway 0B496
CountyMalheur County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.01771, -117.38538
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic312 (2020)
Projected traffic357 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Bully CR RD over Bully CR Canal built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bully CR RD over Bully CR Canal 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Bully CR RD over Bully CR Canal carry?

About 312 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bully CR RD over Bully CR Canal?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bully CR RD over Bully CR Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.