US Bridges

Harmony Road over Goose Creek

Fair

Polk County, Oregon · 004 N of Buell · Structure no. 10031A066700366

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
748
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harmony Road over Goose Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Harmony Road over Goose Creek in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 748 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 955 by 2040. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHarmony Road
CrossesGoose Creek
Location004 N of Buell
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.02835, -123.43088
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic748 (2020)
Projected traffic955 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Harmony Road over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harmony Road over Goose 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Harmony Road over Goose Creek carry?

About 748 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Harmony Road over Goose Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Harmony Road over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.