US Bridges

Or 223 (hwy 191) over Price Creek

Fair

Benton County, Oregon · 015 MI S Kings Valley · Structure no. 02997 191 02423

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,088
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 223 (hwy 191) over Price Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 223 (hwy 191) over Price Creek in Benton County, Oregon. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,088 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesOr 223 (hwy 191)
CrossesPrice Creek
Location015 MI S Kings Valley
RouteState Highway 223
StateOregon
Coordinates44.68572, -123.43385
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,088 (2022)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 223 (hwy 191) over Price Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 223 (hwy 191) over Price Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Or 223 (hwy 191) over Price Creek carry?

About 1,088 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Or 223 (hwy 191) over Price Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Or 223 (hwy 191) over Price Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.