US Bridges

16th ST over Creek

Fair

Polk County, Oregon · 0.6 MI N of or 51 · Structure no. 19701 000 00000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

16th ST over Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 16th ST over Creek in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 795 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries16th ST
CrossesCreek
Location0.6 MI N of or 51
RouteCity Street 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.86007, -123.21185
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2020)
Projected traffic795 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 16th ST over Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 16th ST over 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 16th ST over Creek carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 16th ST over Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 16th ST over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.