Rhea Creek Road over Rhea Creek-Keene Bridge
FairMorrow County, Oregon · 7.00 MI S of HWY 74 · Structure no. 10995 069300000
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 102
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rhea Creek Road over Rhea Creek-Keene Bridge is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rhea Creek Road over Rhea Creek-Keene Bridge in Morrow County, Oregon. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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.
It carries about 102 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 122 by 2025. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rhea Creek Road over Rhea Creek-Keene Bridge built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rhea Creek Road over Rhea Creek-Keene Bridge 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 Rhea Creek Road over Rhea Creek-Keene Bridge carry?
About 102 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Rhea Creek Road over Rhea Creek-Keene Bridge?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Rhea Creek Road over Rhea Creek-Keene Bridge?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.