US Bridges

Indian CR RD over Bully Creek

FairPosted for load

Malheur County, Oregon · 01 M W Westfall Post Off · Structure no. 45C148053803076

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
94
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian CR RD over Bully Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Indian CR RD over Bully Creek in Malheur County, Oregon. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 94 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 109 by 2025. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 71.5 mi (115 km).

Location

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CarriesIndian CR RD
CrossesBully Creek
Location01 M W Westfall Post Off
RouteCounty Highway C0538
CountyMalheur County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.98368, -117.72577
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2020)
Projected traffic109 by 2025
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed71.5 mi (115 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 Indian CR RD over Bully Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian CR RD 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 September 2023.

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

About 94 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Indian CR RD over Bully Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Indian CR RD over Bully Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.