US Bridges

HWY 130 over Panther Creek

PoorPosted for load

Tillamook County, Oregon · 032 MI E HWY 9 JCT · Structure no. 01864 130 00323

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
717
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 130 over Panther Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY 130 over Panther Creek in Tillamook 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 717 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY 130
CrossesPanther Creek
Location032 MI E HWY 9 JCT
RouteState Highway 130
CountyTillamook County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.13281, -123.89373
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic717 (2022)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 HWY 130 over Panther Creek built?

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

What condition is HWY 130 over Panther Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does HWY 130 over Panther Creek carry?

About 717 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is HWY 130 over Panther Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 130 over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.