US Bridges

Or 223 (hwy 191) over Mctimmonds Creek

PoorPosted for load

Polk County, Oregon · 006 MI N Pedee · Structure no. 04585 191 01683

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
879
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 223 (hwy 191) over Mctimmonds Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 223 (hwy 191) over Mctimmonds Creek in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 879 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesOr 223 (hwy 191)
CrossesMctimmonds Creek
Location006 MI N Pedee
RouteState Highway 223
StateOregon
Coordinates44.76101, -123.41071
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic879 (2022)
Projected traffic900 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 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 Or 223 (hwy 191) over Mctimmonds Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 879 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

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

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Or 223 (hwy 191) over Mctimmonds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.