Falk RD over Spoon Creek
PoorLinn County, Oregon · 006 MI S HWY 228 · Structure no. 12514 050200056
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 299
- 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 1961, so it is 64 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 299 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 418 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Falk RD over Spoon Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 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 299 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Falk RD over Spoon Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Falk RD over Spoon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.