US Bridges

Scravel Hill Road over Truax Creek

Fair

Linn County, Oregon · 002 MI North CR 7 · Structure no. 12786 003300450

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,369
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scravel Hill Road over Truax Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Scravel Hill Road over Truax Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,369 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,296 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesScravel Hill Road
CrossesTruax Creek
Location002 MI North CR 7
RouteCounty Highway A0495
CountyLinn County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.64859, -123.02513
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,369 (2021)
Projected traffic3,296 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scravel Hill Road over Truax Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scravel Hill Road over Truax Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Scravel Hill Road over Truax Creek carry?

About 2,369 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Scravel Hill Road over Truax Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Scravel Hill Road over Truax Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.