US Bridges

Socialist Valley over Little Luckiamute River

Fair

Polk County, Oregon · 030 W of Falls City · Structure no. 18939 861400012

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Socialist Valley over Little Luckiamute River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Socialist Valley over Little Luckiamute River in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2040. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSocialist Valley
CrossesLittle Luckiamute River
Location030 W of Falls City
RouteCounty Highway C8614
CountyPolk County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.87236, -123.49596
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2020)
Projected traffic38 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 Socialist Valley over Little Luckiamute River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Socialist Valley over Little Luckiamute River 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 Socialist Valley over Little Luckiamute River carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Socialist Valley over Little Luckiamute River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Socialist Valley over Little Luckiamute River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.