US Bridges

Caleb Payne RD over Deer Creek

Fair

Yamhill County, Oregon · 100 MI SW Bellevue · Structure no. 11841 445 00043

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caleb Payne RD over Deer Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Caleb Payne RD over Deer Creek in Yamhill County, Oregon. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 16 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2025. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCaleb Payne RD
CrossesDeer Creek
Location100 MI SW Bellevue
RouteCounty Highway C0445
StateOregon
Coordinates45.10773, -123.33127
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2020)
Projected traffic16 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Caleb Payne RD over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caleb Payne 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Caleb Payne RD over Deer Creek carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Caleb Payne RD over Deer Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Caleb Payne RD over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.