US Bridges

Dawson RD over Muddy Creek Overflow

GoodPosted for load

Benton County, Oregon · 1.2 MI West of HWY 99 W · Structure no. 14137A452 00123

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
723
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dawson RD over Muddy Creek Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying Dawson RD over Muddy Creek Overflow in Benton County, Oregon. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 723 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 984 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesDawson RD
CrossesMuddy Creek Overflow
Location1.2 MI West of HWY 99 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.36051, -123.31346
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic723 (2021)
Projected traffic984 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Dawson RD over Muddy Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dawson RD over Muddy Creek Overflow 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 Dawson RD over Muddy Creek Overflow carry?

About 723 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Dawson RD over Muddy Creek Overflow?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Dawson RD over Muddy Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.