US Bridges

Whiskey Creek Road over Whiskey Creek

Fair

Tillamook County, Oregon · 02.5 MI S Netarts · Structure no. 57C64 665 02050

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,485
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whiskey Creek Road over Whiskey Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Whiskey Creek Road over Whiskey Creek in Tillamook County, Oregon. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,485 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,750 by 2025. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesWhiskey Creek Road
CrossesWhiskey Creek
Location02.5 MI S Netarts
RouteCounty Highway A0720
CountyTillamook County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.39422, -123.9351
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 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 traffic1,485 (2020)
Projected traffic1,750 by 2025
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 Whiskey Creek Road over Whiskey Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,485 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Whiskey Creek Road over Whiskey Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Whiskey Creek Road over Whiskey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.