US Bridges

N.E.E.D. Camp Road over Lower Clear Creek

Good

Shasta County, California · 1.5 Miles Southwest of Hw · Structure no. 8750001P0000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
256 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2013 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

N.E.E.D. Camp Road over Lower Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N.E.E.D. Camp Road over Lower Clear Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesN.E.E.D. Camp Road
CrossesLower Clear Creek
Location1.5 Miles Southwest of Hw
RouteFederal Lands Road 201
Coordinates40.57975, -122.53783
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2013)
Projected traffic50 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$110,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N.E.E.D. Camp Road over Lower Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is N.E.E.D. Camp Road over Lower Clear Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does N.E.E.D. Camp Road over Lower Clear Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N.E.E.D. Camp Road over Lower Clear Creek?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns N.E.E.D. Camp Road over Lower Clear Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.