US Bridges

US 20 (hwy 007) over Bully Creek

Fair

Malheur County, Oregon · 2.1 MI W of JCT HWY 5. · Structure no. 19918 007 24429

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,102
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 (hwy 007) over Bully Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 (hwy 007) over Bully Creek in Malheur County, Oregon. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 3,102 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 69 mi (111 km).

CarriesUS 20 (hwy 007)
CrossesBully Creek
Location2.1 MI W of JCT HWY 5.
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateOregon
Coordinates43.9673, -117.2721
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,102 (2022)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed69 mi (111 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 20 (hwy 007) over Bully Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 (hwy 007) 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 US 20 (hwy 007) over Bully Creek carry?

About 3,102 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 20 (hwy 007) over Bully Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 (hwy 007) over Bully Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.