FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LA MARR GULCH ROAD

Carrying LA MARR GULCH ROAD over PINE CREEK

1.4 MI N OF JOHNSON ROAD, Umatilla, Oregon

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LA MARR GULCH ROAD

The LA MARR GULCH ROAD bridge in Umatilla, Oregon carries LA MARR GULCH ROAD over PINE CREEK. It was built in 1936, making it 90 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1990, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 12.5 meters (41 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 146 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.3 metric tons.

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

How LA MARR GULCH ROAD compares

▼ 8.0
Load rating vs Oregon average (32.3 t)
Bottom 34%
Lower load rating than 66% of Oregon bridges
323
Bridges in Umatilla · 13 in Poor condition
LA MARR GULCH ROAD 24.3 t
Oregon average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Oregon.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
73.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.5
Serviceability /30
13.5
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
24.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1936
Last Reconstructed
1990
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
12.5 m (41 ft)
Deck Width
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
146 vehicles/day
Structure Number
59C547067600515

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LA MARR GULCH ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare LA MARR GULCH ROAD against other structures in Umatilla 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 LA MARR GULCH ROAD?

LA MARR GULCH ROAD in Umatilla, Oregon has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LA MARR GULCH ROAD inspected?

LA MARR GULCH 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 146 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for LA MARR GULCH ROAD?

LA MARR GULCH ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LA MARR GULCH ROAD?

LA MARR GULCH ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is LA MARR GULCH ROAD and does age affect safety?

LA MARR GULCH ROAD was built in 1936, making it 90 years old and last reconstructed in 1990.

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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