US Bridges

Or 207 (hwy 320) over Butter Creek

Good

Morrow County, Oregon · 0.3 Mi. SW Umatilla CO LN · Structure no. 02432A320 01953

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,066
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 207 (hwy 320) over Butter Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 207 (hwy 320) over Butter Creek in Morrow County, Oregon. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,066 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesOr 207 (hwy 320)
CrossesButter Creek
Location0.3 Mi. SW Umatilla CO LN
RouteState Highway 207
StateOregon
Coordinates45.6191, -119.4398
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,066 (2022)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2042
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Or 207 (hwy 320) over Butter Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 207 (hwy 320) over Butter 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Or 207 (hwy 320) over Butter Creek carry?

About 1,066 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Or 207 (hwy 320) over Butter Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Or 207 (hwy 320) over Butter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.