FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WHISKEY CREEK ROAD

Carrying WHISKEY CREEK ROAD over WALLOWA RIVER

0.15 MI E OF HWY 82, Wallowa, Oregon

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WHISKEY CREEK ROAD

The WHISKEY CREEK ROAD bridge in Wallowa, Oregon carries WHISKEY CREEK ROAD over WALLOWA RIVER. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 27.7 meters (91 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 346 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Oregon bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How WHISKEY CREEK ROAD compares

▼ 8.6
Load rating vs Oregon average (32.3 t)
Bottom 32%
Lower load rating than 68% of Oregon bridges
115
Bridges in Wallowa · 10 in Poor condition
WHISKEY CREEK ROAD 23.7 t
Oregon average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Oregon.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
62.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
21.6
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
23.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1967
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
27.7 m (91 ft)
Deck Width
12.3 m (40 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
346 vehicles/day
Structure Number
09725 786 00015

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

WHISKEY CREEK ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare WHISKEY CREEK ROAD against other structures in Wallowa and across Oregon. Oregon bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for WHISKEY CREEK ROAD?

WHISKEY CREEK ROAD in Wallowa, Oregon has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WHISKEY CREEK ROAD inspected?

WHISKEY CREEK ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 346 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WHISKEY CREEK ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for WHISKEY CREEK ROAD?

WHISKEY CREEK ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WHISKEY CREEK ROAD?

WHISKEY CREEK ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is WHISKEY CREEK ROAD and does age affect safety?

WHISKEY CREEK ROAD was built in 1967, making it 59 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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