US Bridges

Fawcett Creek Road over Fawcett Creek

Fair

Tillamook County, Oregon · 3.0 MI SE of Airport · Structure no. 57C37 772 00115

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
124
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 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 124 vehicles a day, projected to reach 144 by 2025. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 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
Location3.0 MI SE of Airport
RouteCounty Highway C0772
CountyTillamook County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.38352, -123.77452
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (2020)
Projected traffic144 by 2025
Trucks0%
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 1973, making it 52 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 124 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Fawcett Creek Road over Fawcett Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Fawcett Creek Road over Fawcett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.