US Bridges

LA Marr Gulch Road over Pine Creek

Fair

Umatilla County, Oregon · 1.4 MI N of Johnson Road · Structure no. 59C547067600515

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
146
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Marr Gulch Road over Pine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA Marr Gulch Road over Pine Creek in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 89 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 146 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2025. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLA Marr Gulch Road
CrossesPine Creek
Location1.4 MI N of Johnson Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.86033, -118.47393
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146 (2020)
Projected traffic170 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$210,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA Marr Gulch Road over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is LA Marr Gulch Road over Pine 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does LA Marr Gulch Road over Pine Creek carry?

About 146 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA Marr Gulch Road over Pine Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns LA Marr Gulch Road over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.