US Bridges

Hamlet Road over Asvick Creek

Fair

Clatsop County, Oregon · 040 MI SE JCT HWY 53 · Structure no. 11219A130100377

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
338
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamlet Road over Asvick Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Hamlet Road over Asvick Creek in Clatsop 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 338 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2025. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHamlet Road
CrossesAsvick Creek
Location040 MI SE JCT HWY 53
RouteCounty Highway C1301
CountyClatsop County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.85625, -123.71218
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic338 (2020)
Projected traffic368 by 2025
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Hamlet Road over Asvick Creek built?

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

What condition is Hamlet Road over Asvick 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Hamlet Road over Asvick Creek carry?

About 338 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Hamlet Road over Asvick Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Hamlet Road over Asvick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.