US Bridges

De Armond Road over Berry Creek

Fair

Polk County, Oregon · 030 SW of Suver · Structure no. 53C116095700083

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

De Armond Road over Berry Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying De Armond Road over Berry Creek in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 109 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesDe Armond Road
CrossesBerry Creek
Location030 SW of Suver
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.73106, -123.26792
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 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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2020)
Projected traffic109 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 De Armond Road over Berry Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is De Armond Road over Berry 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 De Armond Road over Berry Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is De Armond Road over Berry Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns De Armond Road over Berry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.