US Bridges

South Prairie Road over Fawcett Creek

Good

Tillamook County, Oregon · MP 2.65 South Prairie RD · Structure no. 21036 772 00265

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,697
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Prairie Road over Fawcett Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Prairie Road over Fawcett Creek in Tillamook County, Oregon. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,017 by 2025. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSouth Prairie Road
CrossesFawcett Creek
LocationMP 2.65 South Prairie RD
RouteCounty Highway C0772
StateOregon
Coordinates45.38578, -123.79533
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating76.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,697 (2020)
Projected traffic2,017 by 2025
Trucks5%
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 Fawcett Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,697 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is South Prairie Road over Fawcett Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns South Prairie Road over Fawcett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.