US Bridges

FSR 55 over Texas Bar Creek

Good

Umatilla County, Oregon · FSR 55 near FSR 52 End · Structure no. 061405000003077

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FSR 55 over Texas Bar Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying FSR 55 over Texas Bar Creek in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesFSR 55
CrossesTexas Bar Creek
LocationFSR 55 near FSR 52 End
RouteFederal Lands Road 55000
StateOregon
Coordinates45.03232, -118.79328
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic45 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FSR 55 over Texas Bar Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is FSR 55 over Texas Bar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does FSR 55 over Texas Bar Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is FSR 55 over Texas Bar Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns FSR 55 over Texas Bar Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.