US Bridges

Rock Creek Road over North Powder River

Good

Union County, Oregon · 0.1 MI S of N Powder Road · Structure no. 18041 101A00650

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rock Creek Road over North Powder River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Rock Creek Road over North Powder River in Union County, Oregon. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 56 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2025. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRock Creek Road
CrossesNorth Powder River
Location0.1 MI S of N Powder Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.01278, -118.05529
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2020)
Projected traffic66 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rock Creek Road over North Powder River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rock Creek Road over North Powder River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rock Creek Road over North Powder River carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rock Creek Road over North Powder River?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Rock Creek Road over North Powder River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.