US Bridges

Tennessee RD over Mill Creek

Poor

Linn County, Oregon · 004 Mile South East HW226 · Structure no. 12725A000800225

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
371
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tennessee RD over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Tennessee RD over Mill Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 371 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTennessee RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location004 Mile South East HW226
RouteCounty Highway C0008
StateOregon
Coordinates44.62691, -122.92619
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.
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 rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic371 (2021)
Projected traffic525 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$479,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tennessee RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tennessee RD over Mill 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 Tennessee RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 371 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Tennessee RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Tennessee RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.