US Bridges

Old Salem RD over Crooks Creek

GoodPosted for load

Linn County, Oregon · N of Palm Harbor Drive · Structure no. 18958 367 00049

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,137
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Salem RD over Crooks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Salem RD over Crooks Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 8,137 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,227 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Salem RD
CrossesCrooks Creek
LocationN of Palm Harbor Drive
RouteCounty Highway A0500
StateOregon
Coordinates44.69455, -123.0592
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,137 (2021)
Projected traffic11,227 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Old Salem RD over Crooks Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Salem RD over Crooks Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Old Salem RD over Crooks Creek carry?

About 8,137 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Old Salem RD over Crooks Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Old Salem RD over Crooks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.