US Bridges

HWY 334 over M Fork Cold Springs Crk

Fair

Umatilla County, Oregon · 0.9 Mi. E. Jct. OR37(036) · Structure no. 04775A334 00090

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
141
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 334 over M Fork Cold Springs Crk is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY 334 over M Fork Cold Springs Crk in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 141 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesHWY 334
CrossesM Fork Cold Springs Crk
Location0.9 Mi. E. Jct. OR37(036)
RouteState Highway 334
StateOregon
Coordinates45.81754, -118.8061
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 334 over M Fork Cold Springs Crk built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 334 over M Fork Cold Springs Crk 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does HWY 334 over M Fork Cold Springs Crk carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is HWY 334 over M Fork Cold Springs Crk?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 334 over M Fork Cold Springs Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.