US Bridges

Greasy Creek RD over Greasy Creek

Good

Benton County, Oregon · 002 MI E of HWY 34 · Structure no. 14436 000 00990

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
139
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greasy Creek RD over Greasy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Greasy Creek RD over Greasy Creek in Benton County, Oregon. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 53 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 139 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesGreasy Creek RD
CrossesGreasy Creek
Location002 MI E of HWY 34
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.49513, -123.43953
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2020)
Projected traffic208 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Greasy Creek RD over Greasy Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Greasy Creek RD over Greasy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Greasy Creek RD over Greasy Creek carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Greasy Creek RD over Greasy Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Greasy Creek RD over Greasy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.