US Bridges

Or 82 (hwy 010) over Rock Creek

Good

Wallowa County, Oregon · 9.3 Mi. E. Union Co. Line · Structure no. 17415 010 04226

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,572
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 82 (hwy 010) over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 82 (hwy 010) over Rock Creek in Wallowa County, Oregon. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,572 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOr 82 (hwy 010)
CrossesRock Creek
Location9.3 Mi. E. Union Co. Line
RouteState Highway 82
StateOregon
Coordinates45.60984, -117.59988
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,572 (2022)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Or 82 (hwy 010) over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 82 (hwy 010) over Rock 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Or 82 (hwy 010) over Rock Creek carry?

About 1,572 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Or 82 (hwy 010) over Rock Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Or 82 (hwy 010) over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.