US Bridges

Bellfountain RD over Evergreen Creek

Fair

Benton County, Oregon · 0.7 MI N of CR25280 · Structure no. 14191A251 00408

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,571
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellfountain RD over Evergreen Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bellfountain RD over Evergreen Creek in Benton County, Oregon. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,571 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,824 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBellfountain RD
CrossesEvergreen Creek
Location0.7 MI N of CR25280
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBenton County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.50711, -123.33768
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,571 (2020)
Projected traffic3,824 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bellfountain RD over Evergreen Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bellfountain RD over Evergreen 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 Evergreen Creek carry?

About 2,571 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bellfountain RD over Evergreen Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Bellfountain RD over Evergreen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.