Brown Road over West Fork Salt Creek
FairPolk County, Oregon · 0072 SW of State HWY 22 · Structure no. 10051A760100072
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 208
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brown Road over West Fork Salt Creek is a steel culvert carrying Brown Road over West Fork Salt Creek in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 208 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 297 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brown Road over West Fork Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brown Road over West Fork Salt 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 Brown Road over West Fork Salt Creek carry?
About 208 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Brown Road over West Fork Salt Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Brown Road over West Fork Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.