US Bridges

Oak Plain DR over Muddy Creek

PoorPosted for load

Linn County, Oregon · 040 MI NW Halsey · Structure no. 12301 021200177

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Plain DR over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Oak Plain DR over Muddy Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 103 by 2041. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesOak Plain DR
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location040 MI NW Halsey
RouteCounty Highway C0212
StateOregon
Coordinates44.42063, -123.14349
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2021)
Projected traffic103 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$812,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oak Plain DR over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Plain DR 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 Oak Plain DR over Muddy Creek carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Oak Plain DR over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Plain DR over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.