US Bridges

Whiskey Creek Road over Whiskey Creek

Good

Wallowa County, Oregon · 3.8 MI N of HWY 82 · Structure no. 22163 000 00000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
156
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whiskey Creek Road over Whiskey Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Whiskey Creek Road over Whiskey Creek in Wallowa County, Oregon. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 156 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 181 by 2025. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesWhiskey Creek Road
CrossesWhiskey Creek
Location3.8 MI N of HWY 82
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.59979, -117.44649
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2020)
Projected traffic181 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 Whiskey Creek Road over Whiskey Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whiskey Creek Road over Whiskey 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 Whiskey Creek Road over Whiskey Creek carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Whiskey Creek Road over Whiskey Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Whiskey Creek Road over Whiskey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.