Butter Creek Road over Butter Creek
FairPosted for loadUmatilla County, Oregon · 8.1 MI NW of HWY 74 · Structure no. 59C743140000810
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Butter Creek Road over Butter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Butter Creek Road over Butter Creek in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2025. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Butter Creek Road over Butter Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Butter Creek Road over Butter 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Butter Creek Road over Butter Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Butter Creek Road over Butter Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Butter Creek Road over Butter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.