Kirk St. over Willow Creek
PoorPosted for loadMorrow County, Oregon · Willow Ck at Kirk St. · Structure no. 49B03 000 00000
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kirk St. over Willow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kirk St. over Willow Creek in Morrow 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2025. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kirk St. over Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kirk St. over Willow 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 Kirk St. over Willow Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Kirk St. over Willow Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Kirk St. over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.