US Bridges

Long Prairie RD over Mill Creek

Good

Tillamook County, Oregon · 010 MI NE Tillamook Airpt · Structure no. 06550 734 00142

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,395
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Long Prairie RD over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Long Prairie RD over Mill Creek in Tillamook County, Oregon. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,395 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,030 by 2025. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLong Prairie RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location010 MI NE Tillamook Airpt
RouteCounty Highway 0A723
StateOregon
Coordinates45.42682, -123.79568
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,395 (2020)
Projected traffic4,030 by 2025
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$266,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Long Prairie RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Long Prairie RD over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Long Prairie RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 3,395 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Long Prairie RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Long Prairie RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.