Wallowa Loop Road over Big Sheep Creek
PoorWallowa County, Oregon · 7.7 Miles Down FSR 39 · Structure no. 061602000001031
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2001 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Wallowa Loop Road over Big Sheep Creek is a concrete slab carrying Wallowa Loop Road over Big Sheep Creek in Wallowa County, Oregon. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 337 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59.7 mi (96 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Wallowa Loop Road over Big Sheep Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wallowa Loop Road over Big Sheep Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Wallowa Loop Road over Big Sheep Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Wallowa Loop Road over Big Sheep Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Wallowa Loop Road over Big Sheep Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.