US Bridges

HWY 301 over Fulton Canyon Creek

Fair

Sherman County, Oregon · 099 MI NW Wasco · Structure no. 09456 301 00564

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
551
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 301 over Fulton Canyon Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY 301 over Fulton Canyon Creek in Sherman County, Oregon. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY 301
CrossesFulton Canyon Creek
Location099 MI NW Wasco
RouteState Highway 206
StateOregon
Coordinates45.64088, -120.86833
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 HWY 301 over Fulton Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 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 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 301 over Fulton Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.