US Bridges

Moon Creek Road over East Creek

Fair

Tillamook County, Oregon · 0035 MI Northeast Blaine · Structure no. 20106 863 00035

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
254
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moon Creek Road over East Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Moon Creek Road over East Creek in Tillamook County, Oregon. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 254 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2025. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMoon Creek Road
CrossesEast Creek
Location0035 MI Northeast Blaine
RouteCounty Highway C0863
StateOregon
Coordinates45.28084, -123.69992
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.
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
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic254 (2020)
Projected traffic304 by 2025
Trucks15%
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 Moon Creek Road over East Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moon Creek Road over East 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Moon Creek Road over East Creek carry?

About 254 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Moon Creek Road over East Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Moon Creek Road over East Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.