US Bridges

Ferry RD SE over Stout Creek

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Oregon · .5 MI West Mehama · Structure no. 47C11 031

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
265
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferry RD SE over Stout Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ferry RD SE over Stout Creek in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 265 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 296 by 2025. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFerry RD SE
CrossesStout Creek
Location.5 MI West Mehama
RouteCounty Highway C0031
StateOregon
Coordinates44.78837, -122.64951
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2020)
Projected traffic296 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ferry RD SE over Stout Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ferry RD SE over Stout 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ferry RD SE over Stout Creek carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ferry RD SE over Stout Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Ferry RD SE over Stout Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.