US Bridges

Palmer CR RD over W. Fork Palmer Creek

Good

Yamhill County, Oregon · 2.5 MI S Dayton · Structure no. 11796 033 00060

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
512
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palmer CR RD over W. Fork Palmer Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Palmer CR RD over W. Fork 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 512 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 577 by 2025. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPalmer CR RD
CrossesW. Fork Palmer Creek
Location2.5 MI S Dayton
RouteCounty Highway A0698
StateOregon
Coordinates45.18252, -123.09123
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic512 (2020)
Projected traffic577 by 2025
Trucks10%
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 Palmer CR RD over W. Fork Palmer Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palmer CR RD over W. Fork 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 Palmer CR RD over W. Fork Palmer Creek carry?

About 512 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Palmer CR RD over W. Fork Palmer Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Palmer CR RD over W. Fork Palmer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.