US Bridges

Pike Road over Turner Creek

Fair

Yamhill County, Oregon · 0.2 MI W Cty Lim Yamhill · Structure no. 11517 020 00032

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
785
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pike Road over Turner Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pike Road over Turner Creek in Yamhill County, Oregon. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 66 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 785 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2025. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPike Road
CrossesTurner Creek
Location0.2 MI W Cty Lim Yamhill
RouteCounty Highway A0709
StateOregon
Coordinates45.37173, -123.25867
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating74.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic785 (2020)
Projected traffic880 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Pike Road over Turner Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Pike Road over Turner 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pike Road over Turner Creek carry?

About 785 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pike Road over Turner Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pike Road over Turner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.