Kimsey Road over Palmer Creek
GoodYamhill County, Oregon · 4.5 MI S Dayton · Structure no. 11771 000
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 122
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kimsey Road over Palmer Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Kimsey Road over Palmer Creek in Yamhill County, Oregon. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 122 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2025. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 32 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kimsey Road over Palmer Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kimsey Road over Palmer 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Kimsey Road over Palmer Creek carry?
About 122 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Kimsey Road over Palmer Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Kimsey Road over Palmer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.