US Bridges

Llewellyn RD over Muddy Creek Overflow

PoorPosted for load

Benton County, Oregon · 0239 MI W of HWY 99-W · Structure no. 14400 000 00240

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
437
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Llewellyn RD over Muddy Creek Overflow is a wood or timber slab carrying Llewellyn RD over Muddy Creek Overflow in Benton County, Oregon. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 437 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 721 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLlewellyn RD
CrossesMuddy Creek Overflow
Location0239 MI W of HWY 99-W
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.4776, -123.3213
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic437 (2020)
Projected traffic721 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Llewellyn RD over Muddy Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Llewellyn RD over Muddy Creek Overflow 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Llewellyn RD over Muddy Creek Overflow carry?

About 437 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Llewellyn RD over Muddy Creek Overflow?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Llewellyn RD over Muddy Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.