US Bridges

Bellfountain RD over N. Fork Beaver Creek

Fair

Benton County, Oregon · 0.1MI South of CR26240 · Structure no. 14188A251 00765

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,143
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellfountain RD over N. Fork Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Bellfountain RD over N. Fork Beaver Creek in Benton County, Oregon. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 2,143 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,060 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesBellfountain RD
CrossesN. Fork Beaver Creek
Location0.1MI South of CR26240
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBenton County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.45683, -123.33717
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,143 (2020)
Projected traffic3,060 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$313,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bellfountain RD over N. Fork Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bellfountain RD over N. Fork Beaver 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 Bellfountain RD over N. Fork Beaver Creek carry?

About 2,143 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Bellfountain RD over N. Fork Beaver Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bellfountain RD over N. Fork Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.