US Bridges

Or 207 (hwy 390) over Shoofly Creek

Fair

Wheeler County, Oregon · 154 MI N Mitchell · Structure no. 02457A390 00907

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
238
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 207 (hwy 390) over Shoofly Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 207 (hwy 390) over Shoofly Creek in Wheeler County, Oregon. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 238 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51.6 mi (83 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 207 (hwy 390)
CrossesShoofly Creek
Location154 MI N Mitchell
RouteState Highway 207
CountyWheeler County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.71129, -120.04457
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic238 (2022)
Projected traffic250 by 2042
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51.6 mi (83 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 207 (hwy 390) over Shoofly Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 207 (hwy 390) over Shoofly 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Or 207 (hwy 390) over Shoofly Creek carry?

About 238 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Or 207 (hwy 390) over Shoofly Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Or 207 (hwy 390) over Shoofly Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.