US Bridges

Or 11 (hwy 008) over Dry Creek

Fair

Umatilla County, Oregon · 13.3 MI S Wash State Line · Structure no. 08665 008 02207

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,571
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 11 (hwy 008) over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Or 11 (hwy 008) over Dry Creek in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6,571 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,900 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 11 (hwy 008)
CrossesDry Creek
Location13.3 MI S Wash State Line
RouteState Highway 11
CountyUmatilla County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.85434, -118.40023
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,571 (2022)
Projected traffic6,900 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Or 11 (hwy 008) over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 11 (hwy 008) over Dry 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Or 11 (hwy 008) over Dry Creek carry?

About 6,571 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Or 11 (hwy 008) over Dry Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Or 11 (hwy 008) over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.