US Bridges

Road over Kitten Creek

Good

Yamhill County, Oregon · .04 MI from JCT or HWY 22 · Structure no. 061201000001123

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3
1996 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Kitten Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Road over Kitten Creek in Yamhill County, Oregon. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesKitten Creek
Location.04 MI from JCT or HWY 22
RouteFederal Lands Road 22820
StateOregon
Coordinates45.11083, -123.72944
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating74.1 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3 (1996)
Projected traffic4 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Kitten Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Kitten 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Road over Kitten Creek carry?

About 3 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is Road over Kitten Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Kitten Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.