Whiskey Creek Road over Wallowa River
PoorWallowa County, Oregon · 0.15 MI E of HWY 82 · Structure no. 09725 786 00015
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 346
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whiskey Creek Road over Wallowa River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Whiskey Creek Road over Wallowa River in Wallowa County, Oregon. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 346 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 411 by 2025. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whiskey Creek Road over Wallowa River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whiskey Creek Road over Wallowa River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Whiskey Creek Road over Wallowa River carry?
About 346 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Whiskey Creek Road over Wallowa River?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Whiskey Creek Road over Wallowa River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.