US Bridges

Long Hollow Road over Dry Creek

Poor

Wasco County, Oregon · 0.6 Mi. S. of Boyd Rd. · Structure no. 08593 011 00608

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
97
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Long Hollow Road over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Long Hollow Road over Dry Creek in Wasco County, Oregon. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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.

It carries about 97 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 2025. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesLong Hollow Road
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.6 Mi. S. of Boyd Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.45741, -121.08701
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2020)
Projected traffic112 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Long Hollow Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Long Hollow Road over Dry 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Long Hollow Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Long Hollow Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Long Hollow Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.