US Bridges

Fellers RD over Senecal Creek

PoorPosted for load

Marion County, Oregon · 007 MI E Butteville RD · Structure no. 47C31 433

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
75 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
556
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fellers RD over Senecal Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Fellers RD over Senecal Creek in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 556 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 626 by 2025. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFellers RD
CrossesSenecal Creek
Location007 MI E Butteville RD
RouteCounty Highway C0433
StateOregon
Coordinates45.20626, -122.83039
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating22.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic556 (2020)
Projected traffic626 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Fellers RD over Senecal Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fellers RD over Senecal Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Fellers RD over Senecal Creek carry?

About 556 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fellers RD over Senecal Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Fellers RD over Senecal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.