US Bridges

Old River RD over Flat Creek

Good

Benton County, Oregon · 0.4 MI North of CR55701 · Structure no. 19843 450 00800

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
439
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old River RD over Flat Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Old River RD over Flat Creek in Benton County, Oregon. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 439 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 666 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesOld River RD
CrossesFlat Creek
Location0.4 MI North of CR55701
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.29544, -123.23879
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic439 (2020)
Projected traffic666 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Old River RD over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old River RD over Flat 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 Old River RD over Flat Creek carry?

About 439 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Old River RD over Flat Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Old River RD over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.