US Bridges

Hult Road (north) over Nate Creek

Fair

Clackamas County, Oregon · 01.2 MI N of HWY 211 · Structure no. 06326 000 00115

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
319
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hult Road (north) over Nate Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Hult Road (north) over Nate Creek in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 319 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 324 by 2025. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHult Road (north)
CrossesNate Creek
Location01.2 MI N of HWY 211
RouteCounty Highway C0653
CountyClackamas County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.1858, -122.44555
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic319 (2020)
Projected traffic324 by 2025
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Hult Road (north) over Nate Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hult Road (north) over Nate 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Hult Road (north) over Nate Creek carry?

About 319 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hult Road (north) over Nate Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Hult Road (north) over Nate Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.