Talmadge Road over S Fork Ash Creek
FairPolk County, Oregon · 010 S of State HWY 51 · Structure no. 53C099084900097
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Talmadge Road over S Fork Ash Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Talmadge Road over S Fork Ash Creek in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Talmadge Road over S Fork Ash Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Talmadge Road over S Fork Ash 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 Talmadge Road over S Fork Ash Creek carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Talmadge Road over S Fork Ash Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Talmadge Road over S Fork Ash Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.