US Bridges

Morrow Road over Rickreall Creek

Fair

Polk County, Oregon · 0005 S of County RD 7426 · Structure no. 53C082741400005

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
389
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morrow Road over Rickreall Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Morrow Road over Rickreall Creek in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 389 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 492 by 2040. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMorrow Road
CrossesRickreall Creek
Location0005 S of County RD 7426
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.92885, -123.19723
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
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic389 (2020)
Projected traffic492 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Morrow Road over Rickreall Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morrow Road over Rickreall 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 Morrow Road over Rickreall Creek carry?

About 389 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Morrow Road over Rickreall Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Morrow Road over Rickreall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.