US Bridges

Fry RD over Oak Creek

Poor

Linn County, Oregon · 017 MI North HWY 34 · Structure no. 12616 033600065

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fry RD over Oak Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Fry RD over Oak 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 464 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFry RD
CrossesOak Creek
Location017 MI North HWY 34
RouteCounty Highway C0336
StateOregon
Coordinates44.57822, -123.04306
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2021)
Projected traffic464 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$513,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fry RD over Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fry RD over Oak 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Fry RD over Oak Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fry RD over Oak Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Fry RD over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.