Gold Creek Road over South Yamhill River
GoodPolk County, Oregon · 020 SW of Wallace Bridge · Structure no. 53C071067400001
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 166 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 218
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gold Creek Road over South Yamhill River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Gold Creek Road over South Yamhill River in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 218 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 329 by 2040. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gold Creek Road over South Yamhill River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gold Creek Road over South Yamhill River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Gold Creek Road over South Yamhill River carry?
About 218 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Gold Creek Road over South Yamhill River?
The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Gold Creek Road over South Yamhill River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.