US Bridges

Berry Creek Road over Berry Creek

Poor

Yamhill County, Oregon · 4 MI NW of Mcminnville · Structure no. 11798F000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
264
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berry Creek Road over Berry Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Berry Creek Road over Berry Creek in Yamhill County, Oregon. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 264 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 295 by 2025. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesBerry Creek Road
CrossesBerry Creek
Location4 MI NW of Mcminnville
RouteCounty Highway C0228
StateOregon
Coordinates45.2467, -123.26476
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic264 (2020)
Projected traffic295 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Berry Creek Road over Berry Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berry Creek Road over Berry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Berry Creek Road over Berry Creek carry?

About 264 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Berry Creek Road over Berry Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Berry Creek Road over Berry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.