US Bridges

Thompson Mill RD over Deer Creek

Fair

Yamhill County, Oregon · 850 MI N Sheridan · Structure no. 11821F000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
213
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thompson Mill RD over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Thompson Mill RD over Deer Creek in Yamhill County, Oregon. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 213 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 233 by 2025. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesThompson Mill RD
CrossesDeer Creek
Location850 MI N Sheridan
RouteCounty Highway C0421
StateOregon
Coordinates45.17298, -123.38185
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic213 (2020)
Projected traffic233 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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$169,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thompson Mill RD over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thompson Mill RD over Deer 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Thompson Mill RD over Deer Creek carry?

About 213 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Thompson Mill RD over Deer Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Thompson Mill RD over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.