US Bridges

Andy Riggs Rd. over Cow Creek

Fair

Polk County, Oregon · 0.0 · Structure no. 21045 000 00000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Andy Riggs Rd. over Cow Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Andy Riggs Rd. over Cow Creek in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 12 ft wide.

CarriesAndy Riggs Rd.
CrossesCow Creek
Location0.0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.05469, -123.61614
Functional classRural Local

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.
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Andy Riggs Rd. over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Andy Riggs Rd. over Cow 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 Andy Riggs Rd. over Cow Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Andy Riggs Rd. over Cow Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Andy Riggs Rd. over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.