US Bridges

US 26 (hwy 041) over Rock Creek

Fair

Wheeler County, Oregon · 029 MI W Wheeler Grant LN · Structure no. 01469 041 09404

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
619
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 26 (hwy 041) over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 26 (hwy 041) over Rock Creek in Wheeler County, Oregon. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 619 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 35.4 mi (57 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 26 (hwy 041)
CrossesRock Creek
Location029 MI W Wheeler Grant LN
RouteU.S. Route 26
CountyWheeler County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.52109, -119.70816
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic619 (2022)
Projected traffic630 by 2042
Trucks31%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 26 (hwy 041) over Rock 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 April 2023.

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

About 619 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

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

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.