US Bridges

Baker Creek RD over Baker Creek

Fair

Yamhill County, Oregon · 6.5 MI W Mcminnvile · Structure no. 11752 000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
179
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baker Creek RD over Baker Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Baker Creek RD over Baker 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 179 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 199 by 2025. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBaker Creek RD
CrossesBaker Creek
Location6.5 MI W Mcminnvile
RouteCounty Highway C0285
StateOregon
Coordinates45.2356, -123.32275
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic179 (2020)
Projected traffic199 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baker Creek RD over Baker Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 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 179 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Baker Creek RD over Baker Creek?

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

Who owns Baker Creek RD over Baker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.