Buttermilk Can RD over Rock Creek
PoorMorrow County, Oregon · 8.80 MI W of HWY 207 · Structure no. 49C16 057000000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 54
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buttermilk Can RD over Rock Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buttermilk Can RD over Rock Creek in Morrow County, Oregon. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 54 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2025. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buttermilk Can RD over Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buttermilk Can RD over Rock Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Buttermilk Can RD over Rock Creek carry?
About 54 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Buttermilk Can RD over Rock Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Buttermilk Can RD over Rock Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.