US Bridges

Heiple Road (w) over Creek

Good

Clackamas County, Oregon · 00.6 MI W of HWY 224 · Structure no. 05295 000 00056

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
834
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heiple Road (w) over Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Heiple Road (w) over Creek in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 834 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 844 by 2025. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHeiple Road (w)
CrossesCreek
Location00.6 MI W of HWY 224
RouteCounty Highway C0363
StateOregon
Coordinates45.32308, -122.35222
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic834 (2020)
Projected traffic844 by 2025
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Heiple Road (w) over Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heiple Road (w) over 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 2024.

How much traffic does Heiple Road (w) over Creek carry?

About 834 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Heiple Road (w) over Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Heiple Road (w) over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.