US Bridges

Or 223 (hwy 191) over Mctimmonds Creek

FairPosted for load

Polk County, Oregon · 008 MI N Pedee · Structure no. 10193 191 01667

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
879
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 223 (hwy 191) over Mctimmonds Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Or 223 (hwy 191) over Mctimmonds Creek in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 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 879 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesOr 223 (hwy 191)
CrossesMctimmonds Creek
Location008 MI N Pedee
RouteState Highway 223
StateOregon
Coordinates44.762, -123.41307
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 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 Mctimmonds Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 223 (hwy 191) over Mctimmonds 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 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 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.