Falk RD over Spoon Creek
PoorLinn County, Oregon · 013 MI S HWY 228 · Structure no. 12513 050200127
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 185
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Falk RD over Spoon Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Falk RD over Spoon Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 4 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 185 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 258 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Falk RD over Spoon Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Falk RD over Spoon 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Falk RD over Spoon Creek carry?
About 185 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Falk RD over Spoon Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Falk RD over Spoon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.