Smock Road over Gate Creek
FairWasco County, Oregon · 4.7 Mi. S of Wamic · Structure no. 08327 230 00254
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 156 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 92
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smock Road over Gate Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Smock Road over Gate Creek in Wasco County, Oregon. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 92 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 107 by 2025. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smock Road over Gate Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smock Road over Gate 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Smock Road over Gate Creek carry?
About 92 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Smock Road over Gate Creek?
The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Smock Road over Gate Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.