Dug Bar Road over Cow Creek
PoorPosted for loadWallowa County, Oregon · MP 13.99 RD 4260 · Structure no. 21700 000 01399
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 103
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dug Bar Road over Cow Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dug Bar Road over Cow Creek in Wallowa County, Oregon. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 103 vehicles a day, projected to reach 119 by 2025. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dug Bar Road over Cow Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Dug Bar Road over Cow Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does Dug Bar Road over Cow Creek carry?
About 103 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Dug Bar Road over Cow Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Dug Bar Road over Cow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.