US Bridges

Dawson RD over Muddy Creek

Fair

Benton County, Oregon · 1.5 MI West of HWY 99W · Structure no. 14138A452 00151

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
535
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dawson RD over Muddy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Dawson RD over Muddy Creek 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 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 535 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 765 by 2040. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesDawson RD
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location1.5 MI West of HWY 99W
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.36103, -123.31913
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic535 (2020)
Projected traffic765 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 built?

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

What condition is Dawson RD over Muddy 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Dawson RD over Muddy Creek carry?

About 535 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Dawson RD over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Dawson RD over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.