US Bridges

Charolais Road over Crow Ck

Good

Wallowa County, Oregon · Intersection 46/4620 · Structure no. 061602000001202

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2001 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Charolais Road over Crow Ck is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Charolais Road over Crow Ck in Wallowa County, Oregon. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2045. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesCharolais Road
CrossesCrow Ck
LocationIntersection 46/4620
RouteFederal Lands Road 46000
StateOregon
Coordinates45.70338, -117.15471
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 inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2001)
Projected traffic105 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 Charolais Road over Crow Ck built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Charolais Road over Crow 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Charolais Road over Crow Ck carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is Charolais Road over Crow Ck?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Charolais Road over Crow Ck?

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