US Bridges

HWY 301 over Fulton Canyon Creek

Fair

Sherman County, Oregon · 048 MI E Celilo · Structure no. 01750A301 00476

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
551
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 301 over Fulton Canyon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying HWY 301 over Fulton Canyon Creek in Sherman County, Oregon. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 551 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesHWY 301
CrossesFulton Canyon Creek
Location048 MI E Celilo
RouteState Highway 206
StateOregon
Coordinates45.6467, -120.8814
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic551 (2022)
Projected traffic600 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 301 over Fulton Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 301 over Fulton Canyon Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does HWY 301 over Fulton Canyon Creek carry?

About 551 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is HWY 301 over Fulton Canyon Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 301 over Fulton Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.