US Bridges

Or 223 (hwy 191) over Little Luckiamute Oflow

FairPosted for load

Polk County, Oregon · 061 MI S Dallas · Structure no. 04590A191 01056

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 223 (hwy 191) over Little Luckiamute Oflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying Or 223 (hwy 191) over Little Luckiamute Oflow in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 740 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesOr 223 (hwy 191)
CrossesLittle Luckiamute Oflow
Location061 MI S Dallas
RouteState Highway 223
StateOregon
Coordinates44.83351, -123.3711
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2022)
Projected traffic760 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Little Luckiamute Oflow built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 223 (hwy 191) over Little Luckiamute Oflow 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) over Little Luckiamute Oflow carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Or 223 (hwy 191) over Little Luckiamute Oflow?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Or 223 (hwy 191) over Little Luckiamute Oflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.