US Bridges

Bixby Road over Foland Creek

Fair

Tillamook County, Oregon · 00.7 Miles East Beaver · Structure no. 21168 000 00000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
525
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bixby Road over Foland Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bixby Road over Foland Creek in Tillamook County, Oregon. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 525 vehicles a day, projected to reach 540 by 2025. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBixby Road
CrossesFoland Creek
Location00.7 Miles East Beaver
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTillamook County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.27551, -123.8146
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2020)
Projected traffic540 by 2025
Trucks0%
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 Bixby Road over Foland Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bixby Road over Foland 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 Bixby Road over Foland Creek carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bixby Road over Foland Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bixby Road over Foland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.