US Bridges

Gopher Valley RD over Dupee Creek

Fair

Yamhill County, Oregon · 13MI N on Gopher · Structure no. 11827A003 00213

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
841
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gopher Valley RD over Dupee Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Gopher Valley RD over Dupee Creek in Yamhill County, Oregon. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 61 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 841 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 946 by 2025. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesGopher Valley RD
CrossesDupee Creek
Location13MI N on Gopher
RouteCounty Highway A0696
StateOregon
Coordinates45.12391, -123.36831
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic841 (2020)
Projected traffic946 by 2025
Trucks20%
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 Gopher Valley RD over Dupee Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Gopher Valley RD over Dupee 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Gopher Valley RD over Dupee Creek carry?

About 841 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Gopher Valley RD over Dupee Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Gopher Valley RD over Dupee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.