US Bridges

Or 82 (hwy 010) over Prairie Creek

Good

Wallowa County, Oregon · 3.3 Mi. E. Jct. or 3 · Structure no. 00725A010 06829

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,924
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 82 (hwy 010) over Prairie Creek is a steel culvert carrying Or 82 (hwy 010) over Prairie Creek in Wallowa County, Oregon. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 3,924 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

CarriesOr 82 (hwy 010)
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location3.3 Mi. E. Jct. or 3
RouteState Highway 82
StateOregon
Coordinates45.39823, -117.23411
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
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 traffic3,924 (2022)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed77.1 mi (124 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Or 82 (hwy 010) over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 82 (hwy 010) over Prairie 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 82 (hwy 010) over Prairie Creek carry?

About 3,924 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Or 82 (hwy 010) over Prairie Creek?

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

Who owns Or 82 (hwy 010) over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.