Bruce RD over Muddy Creek
PoorPosted for loadBenton County, Oregon · 0092 MI W of HWY 99-W · Structure no. 14442 000 00090
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 80 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 112
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bruce RD over Muddy Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Bruce RD over Muddy Creek in Benton 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 164 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bruce RD over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bruce RD over Muddy 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Bruce RD over Muddy Creek carry?
About 112 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bruce RD over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Bruce RD over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.