FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

KNOX BUTTE RD

Carrying KNOX BUTTE RD over BURKHART CREEK

0.8 MI E I 5, Linn, Oregon

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
30 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: KNOX BUTTE RD

The KNOX BUTTE RD bridge in Linn, Oregon carries KNOX BUTTE RD over BURKHART CREEK. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 12.2 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,150 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Oregon bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How KNOX BUTTE RD compares

▼ 2.8
Load rating vs Oregon average (32.3 t)
Bottom 48%
Lower load rating than 52% of Oregon bridges
567
Bridges in Linn · 100 in Poor condition
KNOX BUTTE RD 29.5 t
Oregon average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Oregon.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
53.4
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
13.0
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
29.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1975
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
12.2 m (40 ft)
Deck Width
12.2 m (40 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,150 vehicles/day
Structure Number
07079 000700079

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether KNOX BUTTE RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare KNOX BUTTE RD against other structures in Linn and across Oregon. Oregon bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for KNOX BUTTE RD?

KNOX BUTTE RD in Linn, Oregon has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is KNOX BUTTE RD inspected?

KNOX BUTTE RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 5,150 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. KNOX BUTTE RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for KNOX BUTTE RD?

KNOX BUTTE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining KNOX BUTTE RD?

KNOX BUTTE RD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is KNOX BUTTE RD and does age affect safety?

KNOX BUTTE RD was built in 1975, making it 51 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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