US Bridges

Or 19 (hwy 005) over Haystack Creek

Fair

Wheeler County, Oregon · 0.1 MI W JCT State 321 · Structure no. 00290A005 09547

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
218
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 19 (hwy 005) over Haystack Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 19 (hwy 005) over Haystack Creek in Wheeler County, Oregon. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 218 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOr 19 (hwy 005)
CrossesHaystack Creek
Location0.1 MI W JCT State 321
RouteState Highway 19
StateOregon
Coordinates44.82983, -119.75539
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic218 (2022)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Or 19 (hwy 005) over Haystack Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 19 (hwy 005) over Haystack 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Or 19 (hwy 005) over Haystack Creek carry?

About 218 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Or 19 (hwy 005) over Haystack Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Or 19 (hwy 005) over Haystack Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.