US Bridges

Parrish Creek Road over Parrish Creek

Fair

Wheeler County, Oregon · 235 MI NE of JCT HWY 26 · Structure no. 069C13067002350

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parrish Creek Road over Parrish Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Parrish Creek Road over Parrish Creek in Wheeler County, Oregon. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2025. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesParrish Creek Road
CrossesParrish Creek
Location235 MI NE of JCT HWY 26
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWheeler County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.79737, -119.80232
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic225 by 2025
Trucks0%
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 Parrish Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parrish Creek Road over Parrish 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Parrish Creek Road over Parrish Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Parrish Creek Road over Parrish Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Parrish Creek Road over Parrish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.