US Bridges

Mill CR RD over Mill Creek

Fair

Polk County, Oregon · 025 S of State HWY 22 · Structure no. 16386 661000311

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
284
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill CR RD over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mill CR RD over Mill Creek in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 284 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 382 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMill CR RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location025 S of State HWY 22
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.98604, -123.42793
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic284 (2020)
Projected traffic382 by 2040
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Mill CR RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill CR RD over Mill 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 Mill CR RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 284 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Mill CR RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mill CR RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.