US Bridges

Fir Villa Road over Rickreall Creek

Good

Polk County, Oregon · 006 S State HWY 223 · Structure no. 53C012075700290

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,001
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fir Villa Road over Rickreall Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Fir Villa Road over Rickreall Creek in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 3,001 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,262 by 2040. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFir Villa Road
CrossesRickreall Creek
Location006 S State HWY 223
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.9199, -123.28094
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,001 (2020)
Projected traffic4,262 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Fir Villa Road over Rickreall Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fir Villa Road over Rickreall 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 Fir Villa Road over Rickreall Creek carry?

About 3,001 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fir Villa Road over Rickreall Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Fir Villa Road over Rickreall Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.