US Bridges

Hibbard RD over Drift Creek

PoorPosted for load

Marion County, Oregon · 031MI SE JCT HWY 213-214 · Structure no. 47C63 755

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
725
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hibbard RD over Drift Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Hibbard RD over Drift Creek in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 725 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 809 by 2025. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHibbard RD
CrossesDrift Creek
Location031MI SE JCT HWY 213-214
RouteCounty Highway C0755
StateOregon
Coordinates44.97649, -122.82978
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic725 (2020)
Projected traffic809 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$353,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hibbard RD over Drift Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hibbard RD over Drift 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 Hibbard RD over Drift Creek carry?

About 725 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hibbard RD over Drift Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Hibbard RD over Drift Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.