US Bridges

South Prairie Road over Killam Creek

Good

Tillamook County, Oregon · 050MI Southeast Tillamook · Structure no. 20630 765 00200

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,697
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Prairie Road over Killam Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying South Prairie Road over Killam Creek in Tillamook County, Oregon. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 1,697 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,017 by 2025. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSouth Prairie Road
CrossesKillam Creek
Location050MI Southeast Tillamook
RouteCounty Highway C0765
StateOregon
Coordinates45.39588, -123.79309
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,697 (2020)
Projected traffic2,017 by 2025
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 South Prairie Road over Killam Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Prairie Road over Killam 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 South Prairie Road over Killam Creek carry?

About 1,697 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is South Prairie Road over Killam Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns South Prairie Road over Killam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.