US Bridges

Stringtown Road over Carpenter Creek

Good

Washington County, Oregon · 001 MI W HWY 47 · Structure no. 18738 001000010

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,559
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stringtown Road over Carpenter Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Stringtown Road over Carpenter Creek in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,559 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,764 by 2025. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesStringtown Road
CrossesCarpenter Creek
Location001 MI W HWY 47
RouteCounty Highway A0681
StateOregon
Coordinates45.50479, -123.11955
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,559 (2020)
Projected traffic1,764 by 2025
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Stringtown Road over Carpenter Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stringtown Road over Carpenter Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Stringtown Road over Carpenter Creek carry?

About 1,559 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Stringtown Road over Carpenter Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Stringtown Road over Carpenter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.