US Bridges

Rock Hill Drive over Oak Creek

Poor

Linn County, Oregon · 008 MI S CR 717 · Structure no. 12663 071500085

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
930
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rock Hill Drive over Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Rock Hill Drive over Oak Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,591 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesRock Hill Drive
CrossesOak Creek
Location008 MI S CR 717
RouteCounty Highway A0492
StateOregon
Coordinates44.49771, -122.89338
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2021)
Projected traffic1,591 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Rock Hill Drive over Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rock Hill Drive 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Rock Hill Drive over Oak Creek carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Rock Hill Drive over Oak Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Rock Hill Drive over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.