US Bridges

HWY 301 over Creek

Fair

Sherman County, Oregon · 085 MI NW Wasco · Structure no. 0M116 301 00705

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
578
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 301 over Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying HWY 301 over 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 578 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY 301
CrossesCreek
Location085 MI NW Wasco
RouteState Highway 206
CountySherman County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.6223, -120.858
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic578 (2022)
Projected traffic700 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Creek built?

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

What condition is HWY 301 over 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 Creek carry?

About 578 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is HWY 301 over Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns HWY 301 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.