Morrow County Bridge Report Card

Morrow County scores 71 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.

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Local infrastructure snapshot

Morrow County, Oregon

Morrow County has 71 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 3 rated poor and 9 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 4.2% is at or below the 5.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 150 daily vehicle crossings.

71Total Bridges
3Poor (4.2%)
39Fair (54.9%)
9Scour-Critical

Quote-Ready Local Facts

4.2%of county bridges are in poor condition, compared with 5.1% statewide and 6.7% nationally.
150daily vehicle crossings are on poor-condition bridges in the county.
9bridges are rated scour-critical, or 12.7% of the county bridge inventory.

Copyable Facts for Reporters

BridgeLookup.com gives Morrow County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 71/100 (C). The county has 71 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 3 in poor condition and 9 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 150 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.

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How the Score Breaks Down

FactorWeightCounty ValuePenalty
Poor-condition bridge share404.2%8.5
Poor-condition traffic exposure250.2% of measured traffic0.1
Scour-critical bridge share2012.7%20.0
Average age vs national baseline1050 years vs 48 nationally0.7
Traffic-data completeness592,775 measured daily crossings0.0

Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.

County Comparisons

County Poor-Condition Share4.2%
State Poor-Condition Share5.1%
National Poor-Condition Share6.7%
County Scour-Critical Share12.7%
Average Bridge Age50 years
Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure150 vehicles/day

Bridges to Watch

Top Bridges to Watch in Morrow County

BridgeReasonConditionDaily TrafficYear Built
Clarks Canyon Road over Willow Creek EBPoor condition + traffic exposurePoor811983
Buttermilk Can RD over Rock CreekPoor condition + traffic exposurePoor541965
Kirk St. over Willow CreekPoor condition + traffic exposurePoor151971
Or 74 (hwy 052) over Willow CreekScour-critical foundation ratingFair2,9091964
Or 74 (hwy 052) over Campbell CreekScour-critical foundation ratingFair1,5541972
Or 74 (hwy 052) over Blackhorse CreekScour-critical foundation ratingFair1,5461921
Or 74 (hwy 052) over Willow CreekScour-critical foundation ratingFair9271921
Or 206 (hwy 300) over Rhea CreekScour-critical foundation ratingFair2881935
Ione-gooseberry RD over Willow Creek EBScour-critical foundation ratingFair2171980
Or 74 (hwy 052) over Lounsberry CreekScour-critical foundation ratingGood1081966

Important safety note

Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.