US Bridges

Turner Creek Road over Turner Creek

Fair

Yamhill County, Oregon · 7 MI NW of Yamhill · Structure no. 11524 000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
222
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turner Creek Road over Turner Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Turner Creek Road over Turner Creek in Yamhill County, Oregon. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 222 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 247 by 2025. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesTurner Creek Road
CrossesTurner Creek
Location7 MI NW of Yamhill
RouteCounty Highway C0020
StateOregon
Coordinates45.39141, -123.27157
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic222 (2020)
Projected traffic247 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Turner Creek Road over Turner Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turner Creek 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 Turner Creek Road over Turner Creek carry?

About 222 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Turner Creek Road over Turner Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Turner Creek Road over Turner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.