US Bridges

Alfalfa ST over Willow Creek EB

GoodPosted for load

Morrow County, Oregon · City of Heppner · Structure no. 49B01T000000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
607
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alfalfa ST over Willow Creek EB is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Alfalfa ST over Willow Creek EB in Morrow County, Oregon. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 607 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 712 by 2025. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesAlfalfa ST
CrossesWillow Creek EB
LocationCity of Heppner
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.3487, -119.54631
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic607 (2020)
Projected traffic712 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Alfalfa ST over Willow Creek EB built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alfalfa ST over Willow Creek EB 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Alfalfa ST over Willow Creek EB carry?

About 607 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Alfalfa ST over Willow Creek EB?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Alfalfa ST over Willow Creek EB?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.