US Bridges

Or 244 (hwy 341) over Whiskey Creek

Good

Union County, Oregon · MP 45.12 · Structure no. 23898 341 04512

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
514
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 244 (hwy 341) over Whiskey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Or 244 (hwy 341) over Whiskey Creek in Union County, Oregon. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 514 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOr 244 (hwy 341)
CrossesWhiskey Creek
LocationMP 45.12
RouteState Highway 244
StateOregon
Coordinates45.32333, -118.24611
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic514 (2022)
Projected traffic550 by 2042
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 244 (hwy 341) over Whiskey Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 244 (hwy 341) over Whiskey Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Or 244 (hwy 341) over Whiskey Creek carry?

About 514 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is Or 244 (hwy 341) over Whiskey Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Or 244 (hwy 341) over Whiskey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.