US Bridges

County RD 226 over Little Bear Creek

Poor

Crook County, Oregon · 00.1 M East of HWY No 14 · Structure no. 13C29 226 00008

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 226 over Little Bear Creek is a steel culvert carrying County RD 226 over Little Bear Creek in Crook County, Oregon. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 37 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2025. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCounty RD 226
CrossesLittle Bear Creek
Location00.1 M East of HWY No 14
RouteCounty Highway C0226
CountyCrook County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.00084, -120.70865
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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 rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2020)
Projected traffic42 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 County RD 226 over Little Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 226 over Little Bear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 226 over Little Bear Creek carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD 226 over Little Bear Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 226 over Little Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.