US Bridges

Woods CR RD over Woods Creek

Fair

Benton County, Oregon · 0.01 Miles S of HWY 20 · Structure no. 03C264400000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
563
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woods CR RD over Woods Creek is a steel culvert carrying Woods CR RD over Woods Creek in Benton County, Oregon. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 563 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 792 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesWoods CR RD
CrossesWoods Creek
Location0.01 Miles S of HWY 20
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.55566, -123.41293
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic563 (2020)
Projected traffic792 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Woods CR RD over Woods Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woods CR RD over Woods 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Woods CR RD over Woods Creek carry?

About 563 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Woods CR RD over Woods Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Woods CR RD over Woods Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.