US Bridges

Fawcett Creek Road over Fawcett Creek

Fair

Tillamook County, Oregon · 2.5 MI SE Airport · Structure no. 57C19A772 00040

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
318
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fawcett Creek Road over Fawcett Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Fawcett Creek Road over Fawcett Creek in Tillamook County, Oregon. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 318 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 358 by 2025. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFawcett Creek Road
CrossesFawcett Creek
Location2.5 MI SE Airport
RouteCounty Highway C0772
CountyTillamook County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.38451, -123.78761
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic318 (2020)
Projected traffic358 by 2025
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Fawcett Creek Road over Fawcett Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

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

About 318 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Fawcett Creek Road over Fawcett Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Fawcett Creek Road over Fawcett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.