US Bridges

High Valley Road over Little Creek #5

Fair

Union County, Oregon · 3.3 MI E of HWY 203 · Structure no. 20175 066 00334

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

High Valley Road over Little Creek #5 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying High Valley Road over Little Creek #5 in Union County, Oregon. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2025. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesHigh Valley Road
CrossesLittle Creek #5
Location3.3 MI E of HWY 203
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.20923, -117.78149
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2020)
Projected traffic225 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 High Valley Road over Little Creek #5 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is High Valley Road over Little Creek #5 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does High Valley Road over Little Creek #5 carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is High Valley Road over Little Creek #5?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns High Valley Road over Little Creek #5?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.