Church Drive over Muddy Creek
FairPosted for loadLinn County, Oregon · 003MI West Oakville · Structure no. 12251 001200532
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 177 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Church Drive over Muddy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Church Drive over Muddy Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2041. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Church Drive over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Church Drive 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Church Drive over Muddy Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Church Drive over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Church Drive over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.