US Bridges

Beaver Homes RD over Goble Creek

Good

Columbia County, Oregon · 013 MI SW Goble · Structure no. 18037 201300075

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
313
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Homes RD over Goble Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Beaver Homes RD over Goble Creek in Columbia County, Oregon. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 313 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 353 by 2025. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesBeaver Homes RD
CrossesGoble Creek
Location013 MI SW Goble
RouteCounty Highway C2013
StateOregon
Coordinates46.00597, -122.91918
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic313 (2020)
Projected traffic353 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$302,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beaver Homes RD over Goble Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaver Homes RD over Goble 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Beaver Homes RD over Goble Creek carry?

About 313 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Beaver Homes RD over Goble Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Beaver Homes RD over Goble Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.