US Bridges

Crook RD over Muddy Creek

Poor

Linn County, Oregon · 0120 Miles West of HWY 99 · Structure no. 12322A021900120

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
237
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crook RD over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Crook RD over Muddy Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 237 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2041. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCrook RD
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location0120 Miles West of HWY 99
RouteCounty Highway C0219
StateOregon
Coordinates44.37802, -123.13364
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic237 (2021)
Projected traffic330 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Crook RD over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crook 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Crook RD over Muddy Creek carry?

About 237 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Crook RD 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 Crook RD over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.