US Bridges

Victor Point RD over Drift Creek

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Oregon · 00.8 N of Victor Point · Structure no. 47C24 079 00000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
117 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
413
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Victor Point RD over Drift Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Victor Point RD over Drift Creek in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 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 413 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 463 by 2025. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesVictor Point RD
CrossesDrift Creek
Location00.8 N of Victor Point
RouteCounty Highway A0583
StateOregon
Coordinates44.92408, -122.75608
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic413 (2020)
Projected traffic463 by 2025
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$659,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Victor Point RD over Drift Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Victor Point RD over Drift 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 Victor Point RD over Drift Creek carry?

About 413 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Victor Point RD over Drift Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Victor Point RD over Drift Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.