The grading of a nine-tenth mile section in Bridge Creek Canyon was
contracted to the United Contracting Co. of Portland, Oregon, on
November 27th, 1917. This section is on the McKenzie River Highway about
four miles west of Mitchell. In addition to the grading, the contract
involved the construction of a ninety foot bridge over Bridge Creek.
The work was started on February 15th, 1918 and completed on June 20th,
1918. The engineering was in charge of Mr. R. H. Coppock.
The total cost of the work was $24,235.45 of which the State paid
$14,235.45 and Wheeler County $10,000. The detailed cost statement
follows: