US Bridges

Pedee Creek Road over So Fork Pedee Creek

Fair

Polk County, Oregon · 021 N of State HWY 223 · Structure no. 53C126A96300702

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pedee Creek Road over So Fork Pedee Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pedee Creek Road over So Fork Pedee Creek in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 109 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPedee Creek Road
CrossesSo Fork Pedee Creek
Location021 N of State HWY 223
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.7711, -123.44802
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2020)
Projected traffic109 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Pedee Creek Road over So Fork Pedee Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pedee Creek Road over So Fork Pedee 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 Pedee Creek Road over So Fork Pedee Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Pedee Creek Road over So Fork Pedee Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pedee Creek Road over So Fork Pedee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.