US Bridges

Hurricane CR RD over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Wallowa County, Oregon · 2.1 MI W of HWY 82 · Structure no. 08002 774 00209

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
480
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hurricane CR RD over Hurricane Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Hurricane CR RD over Hurricane Creek in Wallowa County, Oregon. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 480 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2025. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHurricane CR RD
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location2.1 MI W of HWY 82
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.34925, -117.26969
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2020)
Projected traffic570 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Hurricane CR RD over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hurricane CR RD over Hurricane Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Hurricane CR RD over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hurricane CR RD over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Hurricane CR RD over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.