Sheep Creek Road over Big Sheep Creek
PoorPosted for loadWallowa County, Oregon · 7.5 MI E of HWY 350 · Structure no. 63C129805 00295
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sheep Creek Road over Big Sheep Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sheep Creek Road over Big Sheep Creek in Wallowa County, Oregon. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 7 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8 by 2025. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Sheep Creek Road over Big Sheep Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sheep Creek Road over Big Sheep 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 Sheep Creek Road over Big Sheep Creek carry?
About 7 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sheep Creek Road over Big Sheep Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Sheep Creek Road over Big Sheep Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.