US Bridges

Or 74 (hwy 052) over Little Butter Creek

Good

Morrow County, Oregon · 10.7 MI W Umatilla CO LN · Structure no. 18100 052 06204

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 74 (hwy 052) over Little Butter Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 74 (hwy 052) over Little Butter Creek in Morrow County, Oregon. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 26 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesOr 74 (hwy 052)
CrossesLittle Butter Creek
Location10.7 MI W Umatilla CO LN
RouteState Highway 74
StateOregon
Coordinates45.39545, -119.2768
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2042
Trucks46%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Little Butter Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

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

About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

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

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Or 74 (hwy 052) over Little Butter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.