Korvola Road over Birch Creek
FairPosted for loadUmatilla County, Oregon · 0.05 MI N of Birch Cr.Rd. · Structure no. 59C002130700241
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 135
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Korvola Road over Birch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Korvola Road over Birch Creek in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 135 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2025. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Korvola Road over Birch Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Korvola Road over Birch 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Korvola Road over Birch Creek carry?
About 135 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Korvola Road over Birch Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Korvola Road over Birch Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.