US Bridges

Rhea Creek Road over Rhea Creek (snyder)

FairPosted for load

Morrow County, Oregon · 6.7 MI SW of HWY 74 · Structure no. 10891 069300000

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
108
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rhea Creek Road over Rhea Creek (snyder) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rhea Creek Road over Rhea Creek (snyder) in Morrow County, Oregon. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 108 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2025. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesRhea Creek Road
CrossesRhea Creek (snyder)
Location6.7 MI SW of HWY 74
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorrow County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.3965, -119.78347
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating20.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2020)
Projected traffic133 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$277,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rhea Creek Road over Rhea Creek (snyder) built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rhea Creek Road over Rhea Creek (snyder) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Rhea Creek Road over Rhea Creek (snyder) carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rhea Creek Road over Rhea Creek (snyder)?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rhea Creek Road over Rhea Creek (snyder)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.