US Bridges

Smithfield Road over Crowley Creek

Fair

Polk County, Oregon · 005 W of State HWY 99 W · Structure no. 53C084750200459

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
89
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smithfield Road over Crowley Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smithfield Road over Crowley Creek in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5 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 89 vehicles a day, projected to reach 133 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Location

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CarriesSmithfield Road
CrossesCrowley Creek
Location005 W of State HWY 99 W
RouteCounty Highway C7502
CountyPolk County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.98225, -123.22638
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2020)
Projected traffic133 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 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 Smithfield Road over Crowley Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smithfield Road over Crowley 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 Smithfield Road over Crowley Creek carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Smithfield Road over Crowley Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Smithfield Road over Crowley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.