Hwy 301 over Creek
Sherman County, Oregon · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Hwy 301 over Creek in Sherman County, Oregon, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 578 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 33 of the 48 inventoried bridges in Sherman County rated fair (68.8%); 2 (4.2%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated January 2025, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete culvert |
| Length | about 28 ft |
| Location | 085 Mi NW Wasco |
| NBI structure number | 0M116 301 00705 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | January 2025 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Oregon department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Sherman County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-84 (hwy 002) over Deschutes River | 1964 | 16,485 | Fair |
| I-84 (hwy 002) over Spanish Hollow Creek | 1964 | 14,294 | Fair |
| I-84 (hwy 002) over Conn Rd | 1963 | 14,253 | Good |
| I-84 (hwy 002) over Helms Creek | 1964 | 14,253 | Good |
| US 97 (hwy 042) over UPRR | 2014 | 9,754 | Good |
| US 97 (hwy 042) over I-84 (hwy 002) | 2014 | 9,754 | Good |
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