US Bridges

Carrol Ck Road over Big Sheep Ck

Good

Wallowa County, Oregon · No Data Entered · Structure no. 061602000001114

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2001 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Carrol Ck Road over Big Sheep Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carrol Ck Road over Big Sheep Ck in Wallowa County, Oregon. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2045. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesCarrol Ck Road
CrossesBig Sheep Ck
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteCounty Highway 39400
StateOregon
Coordinates45.30024, -116.9841
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2001)
Projected traffic15 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carrol Ck Road over Big Sheep Ck built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carrol Ck Road over Big Sheep Ck 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Carrol Ck Road over Big Sheep Ck carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is Carrol Ck Road over Big Sheep Ck?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Carrol Ck Road over Big Sheep Ck?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.