US Bridges

Powerline RD over Little Muddy Creek

Fair

Linn County, Oregon · 020 MI SW Halsey · Structure no. 12347 021800263

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Powerline RD over Little Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Powerline RD over Little Muddy Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPowerline RD
CrossesLittle Muddy Creek
Location020 MI SW Halsey
RouteCounty Highway C0218
StateOregon
Coordinates44.34773, -123.12865
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2021)
Projected traffic530 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Powerline RD over Little Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Powerline RD over Little 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Powerline RD over Little Muddy Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Powerline RD over Little Muddy Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Powerline RD over Little Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.