US Bridges

Greenwood Road over Rickreall Creek

Fair

Polk County, Oregon · 004 S State HWY 22 · Structure no. 19975 001800011

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
192 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
645
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenwood Road over Rickreall Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Greenwood Road over Rickreall Creek in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 645 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 902 by 2040. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesGreenwood Road
CrossesRickreall Creek
Location004 S State HWY 22
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.92783, -123.17754
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic645 (2020)
Projected traffic902 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Greenwood Road over Rickreall Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenwood Road 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 Greenwood Road over Rickreall Creek carry?

About 645 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Greenwood Road over Rickreall Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Greenwood Road over Rickreall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.