US Bridges

Oak Knoll Road over Spring Valley Creek

Fair

Polk County, Oregon · 008 W State HWY 221 · Structure no. 53C050063500091

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
109
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Knoll Road over Spring Valley Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Oak Knoll Road over Spring Valley Creek in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 109 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOak Knoll Road
CrossesSpring Valley Creek
Location008 W State HWY 221
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.04102, -123.0957
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2020)
Projected traffic208 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$287,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oak Knoll Road over Spring Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Knoll Road over Spring Valley 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 Oak Knoll Road over Spring Valley Creek carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Oak Knoll Road over Spring Valley Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Knoll Road over Spring Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.