US Bridges

Parrish Creek Road over John Day River (spray)

Fair

Wheeler County, Oregon · 271 MI NE of JCT HWY 26 · Structure no. 069C12067002710

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,214
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parrish Creek Road over John Day River (spray) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parrish Creek Road over John Day River (spray) in Wheeler County, Oregon. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 1,214 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,429 by 2025. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesParrish Creek Road
CrossesJohn Day River (spray)
Location271 MI NE of JCT HWY 26
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWheeler County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.82748, -119.79485
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,214 (2020)
Projected traffic1,429 by 2025
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Parrish Creek Road over John Day River (spray) built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parrish Creek Road over John Day River (spray) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Parrish Creek Road over John Day River (spray) carry?

About 1,214 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Parrish Creek Road over John Day River (spray)?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Parrish Creek Road over John Day River (spray)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.