US Bridges

HWY 350 over Little Sheep Creek

Fair

Wallowa County, Oregon · 14.4 Mi. NE Jct. or 82 · Structure no. 18882 350 01441

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
185
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 350 over Little Sheep Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY 350 over Little Sheep Creek in Wallowa County, Oregon. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 185 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHWY 350
CrossesLittle Sheep Creek
Location14.4 Mi. NE Jct. or 82
RouteState Highway 350
StateOregon
Coordinates45.412, -117.01
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2042
Trucks37%
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

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 HWY 350 over Little Sheep Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 350 over Little Sheep 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does HWY 350 over Little Sheep Creek carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is HWY 350 over Little Sheep Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 350 over Little Sheep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.