Gilliam Road over Fern Creek
GoodPolk County, Oregon · 0015 W of State HWY 233 · Structure no. 18072 852000015
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 104
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gilliam Road over Fern Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Gilliam Road over Fern Creek in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 104 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 159 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gilliam Road over Fern Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gilliam Road over Fern Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Gilliam Road over Fern Creek carry?
About 104 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Gilliam Road over Fern Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Gilliam Road over Fern Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.