US Bridges

East Creek Road over East Creek

Fair

Tillamook County, Oregon · 020 NE of Blaine · Structure no. 57C77 864 00181

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Creek Road over East Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying East Creek Road over East Creek in Tillamook County, Oregon. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 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 32 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2025. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Creek Road
CrossesEast Creek
Location020 NE of Blaine
RouteCounty Highway C0864
CountyTillamook County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.29519, -123.67611
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2020)
Projected traffic37 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 East Creek Road over East Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

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

About 32 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is East Creek Road over East Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns East Creek Road over East Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.