US Bridges

County RD 221 over Paulina Creek

Fair

Crook County, Oregon · 4.7 MI N of Paulina · Structure no. 13C26A211 00470

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 221 over Paulina Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County RD 221 over Paulina Creek in Crook County, Oregon. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 33 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2025. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 221
CrossesPaulina Creek
Location4.7 MI N of Paulina
RouteCounty Highway C0021
CountyCrook County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.16713, -119.97812
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2020)
Projected traffic38 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 County RD 221 over Paulina Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 221 over Paulina 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 221 over Paulina Creek carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD 221 over Paulina Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 221 over Paulina Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.