US Bridges

County RD 221 over Paulina Creek

Good

Crook County, Oregon · 8.6 MI N of Paulina · Structure no. 19083 221 00860

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 221 over Paulina Creek is a steel culvert carrying County RD 221 over Paulina Creek in Crook County, Oregon. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 36 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 221
CrossesPaulina Creek
Location8.6 MI N of Paulina
RouteCounty Highway C0021
CountyCrook County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.21917, -120.00106
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2020)
Projected traffic41 by 2025
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$128,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 221 over Paulina Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 221 over Paulina 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 August 2024.

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

About 36 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is County RD 221 over Paulina Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 221 over Paulina Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.