US Bridges

US 197 (hwy 004) over Butler Creek

Fair

Wasco County, Oregon · 010 MI N HWY 290 JCT · Structure no. 01001A004 03285

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,335
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 197 (hwy 004) over Butler Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 197 (hwy 004) over Butler Creek in Wasco County, Oregon. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 1,335 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 197 (hwy 004)
CrossesButler Creek
Location010 MI N HWY 290 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 197
CountyWasco County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.2607, -121.1907
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,335 (2022)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 197 (hwy 004) over Butler Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 197 (hwy 004) over Butler 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 197 (hwy 004) over Butler Creek carry?

About 1,335 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 197 (hwy 004) over Butler Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 197 (hwy 004) over Butler Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.