US Bridges

Apiary Road over Archibald Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Oregon · MP 18.80 Apiary Road · Structure no. 24145 000 01740

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Apiary Road over Archibald Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Apiary Road over Archibald Creek in Columbia County, Oregon. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesApiary Road
CrossesArchibald Creek
LocationMP 18.80 Apiary Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyColumbia County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.95033, -123.13009
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2020)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2025
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Apiary Road over Archibald Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Apiary Road over Archibald 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Apiary Road over Archibald Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Apiary Road over Archibald Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Apiary Road over Archibald Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.