US Bridges

LA Creole Drive over Rickreall Creek

Fair

Polk County, Oregon · 0.03 MI N of Miller Ave · Structure no. 19640 752100087

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,119
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Creole Drive over Rickreall Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying LA Creole Drive over Rickreall Creek in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2,119 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,652 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA Creole Drive
CrossesRickreall Creek
Location0.03 MI N of Miller Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.9185, -123.30018
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,119 (2020)
Projected traffic2,652 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 LA Creole Drive over Rickreall Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA Creole Drive over Rickreall 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 LA Creole Drive over Rickreall Creek carry?

About 2,119 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is LA Creole Drive over Rickreall Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns LA Creole Drive over Rickreall Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.