US Bridges

Rickreall Road over Basket Slough

Fair

Polk County, Oregon · MP 2.31 Rickreall RD · Structure no. 19974 907000231

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rickreall Road over Basket Slough is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rickreall Road over Basket Slough in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 76 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,030 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesRickreall Road
CrossesBasket Slough
LocationMP 2.31 Rickreall RD
RouteCounty Highway C0907
CountyPolk County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.92853, -123.18212
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2020)
Projected traffic1,030 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Rickreall Road over Basket Slough built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rickreall Road over Basket Slough 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 Rickreall Road over Basket Slough carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rickreall Road over Basket Slough?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Rickreall Road over Basket Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.