US Bridges

Hungry Hill Dr. over Crabtree Creek

PoorPosted for load

Linn County, Oregon · 1.6MI N Crabtree · Structure no. 01724 064700162

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
258
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hungry Hill Dr. over Crabtree Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Hungry Hill Dr. over Crabtree Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 258 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2041. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHungry Hill Dr.
CrossesCrabtree Creek
Location1.6MI N Crabtree
RouteCounty Highway C0647
StateOregon
Coordinates44.65335, -122.89041
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.3 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic258 (2021)
Projected traffic360 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$834,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hungry Hill Dr. over Crabtree Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hungry Hill Dr. over Crabtree Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Hungry Hill Dr. over Crabtree Creek carry?

About 258 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hungry Hill Dr. over Crabtree Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Hungry Hill Dr. over Crabtree Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.