US Bridges

Dufur Valley Road over Rail Hollow Creek

Fair

Wasco County, Oregon · 1.9 MI of Dufur · Structure no. 65C33 000 00180

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
871
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dufur Valley Road over Rail Hollow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Dufur Valley Road over Rail Hollow Creek in Wasco County, Oregon. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 871 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 996 by 2025. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesDufur Valley Road
CrossesRail Hollow Creek
Location1.9 MI of Dufur
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWasco County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.4402, -121.1652
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic871 (2020)
Projected traffic996 by 2025
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Dufur Valley Road over Rail Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dufur Valley Road over Rail Hollow 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 Dufur Valley Road over Rail Hollow Creek carry?

About 871 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Dufur Valley Road over Rail Hollow Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Dufur Valley Road over Rail Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.