US Bridges

US 26 (hwy 041) over Mountain Creek

Good

Wheeler County, Oregon · 13.5 MI W Wheeler Gran LN · Structure no. 01457A041 08352

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
765
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 26 (hwy 041) over Mountain Creek is a steel culvert carrying US 26 (hwy 041) over Mountain Creek in Wheeler County, Oregon. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 765 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 35.4 mi (57 km).

CarriesUS 26 (hwy 041)
CrossesMountain Creek
Location13.5 MI W Wheeler Gran LN
RouteU.S. Route 26
StateOregon
Coordinates44.54405, -119.87011
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic765 (2022)
Projected traffic780 by 2042
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed35.4 mi (57 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 26 (hwy 041) over Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 26 (hwy 041) over Mountain Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does US 26 (hwy 041) over Mountain Creek carry?

About 765 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is US 26 (hwy 041) over Mountain Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns US 26 (hwy 041) over Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.