US Bridges

Road over Lowe Creek

Fair

Clackamas County, Oregon · S-24 T-7S R-7E Wm · Structure no. 060603000001585

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
1987 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Lowe Creek is a steel culvert carrying Road over Lowe Creek in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad
CrossesLowe Creek
LocationS-24 T-7S R-7E Wm
RouteFederal Lands Road 46710
CountyClackamas County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.94857, -121.89947
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 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
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating83.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (1987)
Projected traffic70 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Lowe Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Lowe 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 Road over Lowe Creek carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (1987 count).

How long is Road over Lowe Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Road over Lowe Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.