US Bridges

Or 223 (hwy 191)SB over Rickreall Creek

Fair

Polk County, Oregon · In Dallas · Structure no. 00231A191 00299

Built
1918
107 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,225
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 223 (hwy 191)SB over Rickreall Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Or 223 (hwy 191)SB over Rickreall Creek in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 107 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.

It carries about 7,225 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,400 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 223 (hwy 191)SB
CrossesRickreall Creek
LocationIn Dallas
RouteState Highway 223
CountyPolk County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.92523, -123.31579
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating12.9 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,225 (2022)
Projected traffic7,400 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$359,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 223 (hwy 191)SB over Rickreall Creek built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is Or 223 (hwy 191)SB over Rickreall 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Or 223 (hwy 191)SB over Rickreall Creek carry?

About 7,225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Or 223 (hwy 191)SB over Rickreall Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Or 223 (hwy 191)SB over Rickreall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.