Bowers Drive over Dry Muddy Creek
PoorLinn County, Oregon · 014 MI East CR 2A · Structure no. 12396 023400136
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 536
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bowers Drive over Dry Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bowers Drive over Dry Muddy Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 536 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 762 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Bowers Drive over Dry Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bowers Drive over Dry 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 Bowers Drive over Dry Muddy Creek carry?
About 536 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bowers Drive over Dry Muddy Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Bowers Drive over Dry Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.