Helmick Road over South Fork Ash Creek
FairPolk County, Oregon · 005 S of Monmouth · Structure no. 53C120959900054
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 489
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Helmick Road over South Fork Ash Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Helmick Road over South Fork Ash Creek in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 489 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 637 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Helmick Road over South Fork Ash Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Helmick Road over South 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 Helmick Road over South Fork Ash Creek carry?
About 489 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Helmick Road over South Fork Ash Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Helmick Road over South Fork Ash Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.