Cartney Road over Muddy Creek
PoorLinn County, Oregon · 005 MI West HWY 99E · Structure no. 12357 022400287
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 129 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 154
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cartney Road over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Cartney Road over Muddy Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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.
It carries about 154 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 216 by 2041. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cartney Road over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cartney 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Cartney Road over Muddy Creek carry?
About 154 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Cartney Road over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Cartney Road over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.