US Bridges

Elkins Road over Little Luckiamute O/Flow

Fair

Polk County, Oregon · 03.3 W of CO RD 9599 · Structure no. 53C042001500750

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
301 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
885
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elkins Road over Little Luckiamute O/Flow is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Elkins Road over Little Luckiamute O/Flow in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 885 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,257 by 2040. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesElkins Road
CrossesLittle Luckiamute O/Flow
Location03.3 W of CO RD 9599
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.79525, -123.29355
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic885 (2020)
Projected traffic1,257 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Elkins Road over Little Luckiamute O/Flow built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elkins Road over Little Luckiamute O/Flow 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 Elkins Road over Little Luckiamute O/Flow carry?

About 885 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Elkins Road over Little Luckiamute O/Flow?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Elkins Road over Little Luckiamute O/Flow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.