US Bridges

Or 74 (hwy 052) over Hinton Creek

Good

Morrow County, Oregon · 1.5 Mi. E JCT or 206/207 · Structure no. 17937 052 04735

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 74 (hwy 052) over Hinton Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Or 74 (hwy 052) over Hinton Creek in Morrow County, Oregon. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesOr 74 (hwy 052)
CrossesHinton Creek
Location1.5 Mi. E JCT or 206/207
RouteState Highway 74
StateOregon
Coordinates45.3607, -119.52933
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2022)
Projected traffic300 by 2042
Trucks41%
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

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 74 (hwy 052) over Hinton Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 74 (hwy 052) over Hinton 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 74 (hwy 052) over Hinton Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is Or 74 (hwy 052) over Hinton Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Or 74 (hwy 052) over Hinton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.