US Bridges

Rex Brown Road over Panther Creek

Good

Yamhill County, Oregon · 7 MI W of Carlton · Structure no. 19880 000 00000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
186
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rex Brown Road over Panther Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Rex Brown Road over Panther Creek in Yamhill County, Oregon. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 186 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 211 by 2025. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRex Brown Road
CrossesPanther Creek
Location7 MI W of Carlton
RouteCounty Highway C0331
StateOregon
Coordinates45.29678, -123.31973
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2020)
Projected traffic211 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Rex Brown Road over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rex Brown Road over Panther 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 Rex Brown Road over Panther Creek carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rex Brown Road over Panther Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Rex Brown Road over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.