Nixon Drive over Muddy Creek
FairLinn County, Oregon · 007 MI West CR 218 · Structure no. 12384 022300070
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nixon Drive over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Nixon Drive over Muddy Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 216 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nixon Drive over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nixon Drive over 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 Nixon Drive over Muddy Creek carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Nixon Drive over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Nixon Drive over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.