US Bridges

Jordan RD over Thomas Creek

Fair

Linn County, Oregon · 0001 MI South HWY 226 · Structure no. 12958A082900001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
464
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jordan RD over Thomas Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jordan RD over Thomas Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 464 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 618 by 2041. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesJordan RD
CrossesThomas Creek
Location0001 MI South HWY 226
RouteCounty Highway C0829
StateOregon
Coordinates44.72643, -122.69881
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic464 (2021)
Projected traffic618 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Jordan RD over Thomas Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jordan RD over Thomas 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Jordan RD over Thomas Creek carry?

About 464 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Jordan RD over Thomas Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Jordan RD over Thomas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.