Gerking Flat Road over Wildhorse Creek
FairPosted for loadUmatilla County, Oregon · 0.4 MI N of HWY 11 · Structure no. 59C552073100041
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 57
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gerking Flat Road over Wildhorse Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gerking Flat Road over Wildhorse Creek in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 57 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 57 by 2025. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gerking Flat Road over Wildhorse Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gerking Flat Road over Wildhorse 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 Gerking Flat Road over Wildhorse Creek carry?
About 57 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Gerking Flat Road over Wildhorse Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Gerking Flat Road over Wildhorse Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.