US Bridges

Gore Road over Little Oak Creek

Fair

Linn County, Oregon · 010 MI E CR 342 · Structure no. 12688 070100462

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
258
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gore Road over Little Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Gore Road over Little Oak Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 258 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGore Road
CrossesLittle Oak Creek
Location010 MI E CR 342
RouteCounty Highway C0701
StateOregon
Coordinates44.56091, -122.96886
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic258 (2021)
Projected traffic360 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Gore Road over Little Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gore Road over Little Oak 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Gore Road over Little Oak Creek carry?

About 258 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Gore Road over Little Oak Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Gore Road over Little Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.