US Bridges

Frost Road over Teal Creek

Good

Polk County, Oregon · 005 SE of Falls City · Structure no. 20299 086600254

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frost Road over Teal Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Frost Road over Teal Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 112 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 161 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFrost Road
CrossesTeal Creek
Location005 SE of Falls City
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.85108, -123.42882
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2020)
Projected traffic161 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Frost Road over Teal Creek built?

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

What condition is Frost Road over Teal Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Frost Road over Teal Creek carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Frost Road over Teal Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Frost Road over Teal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.