US Bridges

Bridge Creek Road over Bridge Creek

Good

Wheeler County, Oregon · 930 MI NW of JCT HWY 26 · Structure no. 69C04 538000930

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Creek Road over Bridge Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bridge Creek Road over Bridge Creek in Wheeler County, Oregon. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 313 by 2037. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBridge Creek Road
CrossesBridge Creek
Location930 MI NW of JCT HWY 26
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.723, -120.30211
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2017)
Projected traffic313 by 2037
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Bridge Creek Road over Bridge Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge Creek Road over Bridge 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 November 2024.

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

About 210 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Bridge Creek Road over Bridge Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Creek Road over Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.