US Bridges

Gold Creek Road over Gold Creek

Fair

Polk County, Oregon · 040 SW of Wallace Bridge · Structure no. 53C074067400200

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
218
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gold Creek Road over Gold Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Gold Creek Road over Gold Creek in Polk 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 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 218 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 329 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesGold Creek Road
CrossesGold Creek
Location040 SW of Wallace Bridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.02494, -123.54893
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic218 (2020)
Projected traffic329 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Gold Creek Road over Gold Creek built?

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

What condition is Gold Creek Road over Gold 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Gold Creek Road over Gold Creek carry?

About 218 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Gold Creek Road over Gold Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Gold Creek Road over Gold Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.