US Bridges

Needy Road over Rock Creek

Fair

Clackamas County, Oregon · 00.25 MI S of Schneider R · Structure no. 06138 000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
252
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Needy Road over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Needy Road over Rock Creek in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 252 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2025. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNeedy Road
CrossesRock Creek
Location00.25 MI S of Schneider R
RouteCounty Highway C0286
StateOregon
Coordinates45.13304, -122.70184
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2020)
Projected traffic278 by 2025
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Needy Road over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Needy Road over Rock 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 Needy Road over Rock Creek carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Needy Road over Rock Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Needy Road over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.