US Bridges

Or 18 (hwy 39) over Creek

Fair

Polk County, Oregon · 012 MI E HWY 30 JCT · Structure no. 0M022 039 02838

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,278
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 18 (hwy 39) over Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Or 18 (hwy 39) over Creek in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 68 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 8,278 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOr 18 (hwy 39)
CrossesCreek
Location012 MI E HWY 30 JCT
RouteState Highway 18
StateOregon
Coordinates45.06476, -123.47371
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,278 (2022)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 18 (hwy 39) over Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Or 18 (hwy 39) over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Or 18 (hwy 39) over Creek carry?

About 8,278 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Or 18 (hwy 39) over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Or 18 (hwy 39) over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.