US Bridges

Trail Fork Road over Thirtymile Creek

Fair

Gilliam County, Oregon · 2.5 MI E of HWY 19 · Structure no. 21C14 611 00800

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trail Fork Road over Thirtymile Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Trail Fork Road over Thirtymile Creek in Gilliam County, Oregon. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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.

It carries about 36 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2025. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesTrail Fork Road
CrossesThirtymile Creek
Location2.5 MI E of HWY 19
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.169, -120.1596
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2020)
Projected traffic41 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Trail Fork Road over Thirtymile Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trail Fork Road over Thirtymile 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 2023.

How much traffic does Trail Fork Road over Thirtymile Creek carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Trail Fork Road over Thirtymile Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Trail Fork Road over Thirtymile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.