US Bridges

Gowdyville Road over Kelley Creek

Good

Lane County, Oregon · 085 MI W Cottage Grove · Structure no. 39C251264500837

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gowdyville Road over Kelley Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Gowdyville Road over Kelley Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2025. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesGowdyville Road
CrossesKelley Creek
Location085 MI W Cottage Grove
RouteCounty Highway C2645
StateOregon
Coordinates43.79513, -123.21619
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Gowdyville Road over Kelley Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gowdyville Road over Kelley 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Gowdyville Road over Kelley Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Gowdyville Road over Kelley Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Gowdyville Road over Kelley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.