US Bridges

Fish Hatchery RD over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Wallowa County, Oregon · 0.7 MI W of Depot Street · Structure no. 08325 777 00130

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
959
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fish Hatchery RD over Hurricane Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fish Hatchery RD over Hurricane Creek in Wallowa County, Oregon. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 959 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,134 by 2025. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFish Hatchery RD
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location0.7 MI W of Depot Street
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.41781, -117.29527
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic959 (2020)
Projected traffic1,134 by 2025
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Fish Hatchery RD over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fish Hatchery 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 Fish Hatchery RD over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 959 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Fish Hatchery RD over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Fish Hatchery RD over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.