US Bridges

Decker RD over Greasey Creek

FairPosted for load

Benton County, Oregon · 0.48 Miles E of HWY 34 · Structure no. 14430 262 00048

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
321
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Decker RD over Greasey Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Decker RD over Greasey Creek in Benton County, Oregon. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 321 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 437 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesDecker RD
CrossesGreasey Creek
Location0.48 Miles E of HWY 34
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.48775, -123.44076
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic321 (2020)
Projected traffic437 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Decker RD over Greasey Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Decker RD over Greasey 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 Decker RD over Greasey Creek carry?

About 321 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Decker RD over Greasey Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Decker RD over Greasey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.