US Bridges

Bully CR RD over Clover Creek

FairPosted for load

Malheur County, Oregon · 009 MI E Westfall · Structure no. 45C146061200090

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bully CR RD over Clover Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Bully CR RD over Clover Creek in Malheur County, Oregon. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2025. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBully CR RD
CrossesClover Creek
Location009 MI E Westfall
RouteCounty Highway C0612
CountyMalheur County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.99665, -117.69347
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$200,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bully CR RD over Clover Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bully CR RD over Clover 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Bully CR RD over Clover Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bully CR RD over Clover Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Bully CR RD over Clover Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.