US Bridges

Or 22 (hwy 32) over Agency Creek

Fair

Yamhill County, Oregon · 030 MI NW Valley JCT · Structure no. 01396 032 02185

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,934
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 22 (hwy 32) over Agency Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 22 (hwy 32) over Agency Creek in Yamhill County, Oregon. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 1,934 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesOr 22 (hwy 32)
CrossesAgency Creek
Location030 MI NW Valley JCT
RouteState Highway 22
StateOregon
Coordinates45.08001, -123.61524
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,934 (2022)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$415,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 22 (hwy 32) over Agency Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 22 (hwy 32) over Agency 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Or 22 (hwy 32) over Agency Creek carry?

About 1,934 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Or 22 (hwy 32) over Agency Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Or 22 (hwy 32) over Agency Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.