Turk Road over West Fork Dairy Creek
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, Oregon · 001 MI N Sell Road · Structure no. 671374056700001
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 66 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 208
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Turk Road over West Fork Dairy Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turk Road over West Fork Dairy Creek in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 208 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2025. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Turk Road over West Fork Dairy Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Turk Road over West Fork Dairy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Turk Road over West Fork Dairy Creek carry?
About 208 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Turk Road over West Fork Dairy Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Turk Road over West Fork Dairy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.