US Bridges

Keasey Road over Rock Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Oregon · 030 MI SE Keasey · Structure no. 13647B306400309

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
328
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keasey Road over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Keasey Road over Rock Creek in Columbia County, Oregon. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 328 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 353 by 2025. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesKeasey Road
CrossesRock Creek
Location030 MI SE Keasey
RouteCounty Highway A0756
StateOregon
Coordinates45.8815, -123.28726
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14.7 US tons
Inventory rating11.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic328 (2020)
Projected traffic353 by 2025
Trucks20%
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 Keasey Road over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Keasey Road over Rock 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Keasey Road over Rock Creek carry?

About 328 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Keasey Road over Rock Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Keasey Road over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.