US Bridges

Bellfountain RD over Hammer Creek

Good

Benton County, Oregon · 0032 MI S of Alpine · Structure no. 22614 000 01560

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
261
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellfountain RD over Hammer Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bellfountain RD over Hammer Creek in Benton County, Oregon. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 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 261 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 371 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesBellfountain RD
CrossesHammer Creek
Location0032 MI S of Alpine
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.32461, -123.3613
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic261 (2020)
Projected traffic371 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Hammer Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bellfountain RD over Hammer 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 Bellfountain RD over Hammer Creek carry?

About 261 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bellfountain RD over Hammer Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bellfountain RD over Hammer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.