US Bridges

Brattain Road over Muddy Creek

Poor

Linn County, Oregon · 012 MI East CR2 · Structure no. 12295A020400119

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
88
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brattain Road over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Brattain Road over Muddy Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 113 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBrattain Road
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location012 MI East CR2
RouteCounty Highway C0204
StateOregon
Coordinates44.47381, -123.18456
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2021)
Projected traffic113 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Brattain Road over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brattain Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Brattain Road over Muddy Creek carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Brattain Road over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Brattain Road over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.