US Bridges

Baker Creek RD over Baker Creek

Fair

Yamhill County, Oregon · 6.0 MI W Mcminnville · Structure no. 11751 000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
218
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baker Creek RD over Baker Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Baker Creek RD over Baker Creek in Yamhill County, Oregon. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 218 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 243 by 2025. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBaker Creek RD
CrossesBaker Creek
Location6.0 MI W Mcminnville
RouteCounty Highway C0285
CountyYamhill County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.22967, -123.31893
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic218 (2020)
Projected traffic243 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$184,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baker Creek RD over Baker Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baker Creek RD over Baker 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Baker Creek RD over Baker Creek carry?

About 218 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Baker Creek RD over Baker Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Baker Creek RD over Baker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.