US Bridges

Starr Road over West Fork Salt Creek

Fair

Polk County, Oregon · 001 NE of State HWY 22 · Structure no. 53C086750900008

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
104
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Starr Road over West Fork Salt Creek is a steel culvert carrying Starr Road over West Fork Salt Creek in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 104 vehicles a day, projected to reach 148 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesStarr Road
CrossesWest Fork Salt Creek
Location001 NE of State HWY 22
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.99669, -123.35169
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2020)
Projected traffic148 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Starr Road over West Fork Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Starr Road over West Fork Salt 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 Starr Road over West Fork Salt Creek carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Starr Road over West Fork Salt Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Starr Road over West Fork Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.