US Bridges

Or 19 (hwy 005) over Snabel Creek

Good

Wheeler County, Oregon · 10.6 MI E JCT ST HWY 390 · Structure no. 02199A005 08919

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
367
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 19 (hwy 005) over Snabel Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 19 (hwy 005) over Snabel 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 367 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 68.4 mi (110 km).

CarriesOr 19 (hwy 005)
CrossesSnabel Creek
Location10.6 MI E JCT ST HWY 390
RouteState Highway 19
StateOregon
Coordinates44.82611, -119.84625
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic367 (2022)
Projected traffic390 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed68.4 mi (110 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 Snabel Creek built?

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

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

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

About 367 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.