US Bridges

Camp Polk Road over Indian Ford Creek

Fair

Deschutes County, Oregon · 2.23 Mi. North of Sisters · Structure no. 09C04AC32 00223

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,092
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camp Polk Road over Indian Ford Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Camp Polk Road over Indian Ford Creek in Deschutes County, Oregon. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 5 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 3,092 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,637 by 2025. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCamp Polk Road
CrossesIndian Ford Creek
Location2.23 Mi. North of Sisters
RouteCounty Highway 1161
CountyDeschutes County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.32022, -121.53827
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,092 (2020)
Projected traffic3,637 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Camp Polk Road over Indian Ford Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camp Polk Road over Indian Ford 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Camp Polk Road over Indian Ford Creek carry?

About 3,092 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Camp Polk Road over Indian Ford Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Camp Polk Road over Indian Ford Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.