Buena Vista RD over Small Creek
FairPolk County, Oregon · 001 E Market Road 9 · Structure no. 53C031001700010
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,404
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buena Vista RD over Small Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Buena Vista RD over Small Creek in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 1,404 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,016 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buena Vista RD over Small Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buena Vista RD over Small 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 Buena Vista RD over Small Creek carry?
About 1,404 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Buena Vista RD over Small Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Buena Vista RD over Small Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.