US Bridges

Farmers Lane over Hurricane Creek

Good

Wallowa County, Oregon · 0.4 MI W Hurricane CR RD · Structure no. 16258 590 00038

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
319
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farmers Lane over Hurricane Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Farmers Lane over Hurricane Creek in Wallowa County, Oregon. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 319 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 369 by 2025. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesFarmers Lane
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location0.4 MI W Hurricane CR RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.41067, -117.28435
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic319 (2020)
Projected traffic369 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Farmers Lane over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farmers Lane over Hurricane Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Farmers Lane over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 319 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Farmers Lane over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Farmers Lane over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.