Smith Road over Little Luckiamute River
FairPolk County, Oregon · 003 MI North of CO RD 15 · Structure no. 53C041851500311
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 67
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith Road over Little Luckiamute River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Smith Road over Little Luckiamute River in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 67 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smith Road over Little Luckiamute River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith Road over Little Luckiamute River 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 Smith Road over Little Luckiamute River carry?
About 67 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Smith Road over Little Luckiamute River?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Smith Road over Little Luckiamute River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.