FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NORTON CREEK RD

Carrying NORTON CREEK RD over NORTON CREEK

0124 MI N OF HWY 20, Benton, Oregon

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
47 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NORTON CREEK RD

The NORTON CREEK RD bridge in Benton, Oregon carries NORTON CREEK RD over NORTON CREEK. It was built in 2015, making it 11 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 7.1 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 123 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Oregon bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 47.0 metric tons.

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

How NORTON CREEK RD compares

▲ 14.7
Load rating vs Oregon average (32.3 t)
Top 16%
Higher load rating than 84% of Oregon bridges
190
Bridges in Benton · 13 in Poor condition
NORTON CREEK RD 47.0 t
Oregon average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Oregon.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
47.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2015
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.1 m (23 ft)
Deck Width
27.4 m (90 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
123 vehicles/day
Structure Number
22391 000 00120

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NORTON CREEK 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 NORTON CREEK RD against other structures in Benton 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 NORTON CREEK RD?

NORTON CREEK RD in Benton, Oregon on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NORTON CREEK RD inspected?

NORTON CREEK 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 123 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NORTON CREEK 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 NORTON CREEK RD?

NORTON CREEK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 47.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NORTON CREEK RD?

NORTON CREEK RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NORTON CREEK RD and does age affect safety?

NORTON CREEK RD was built in 2015, making it 11 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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