Bowers Drive over Muddy Creek
PoorLinn County, Oregon · 032 MI East CR 2A · Structure no. 12398 023400327
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 541
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bowers Drive over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bowers Drive over Muddy Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 4 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 541 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 772 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bowers Drive 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Bowers Drive over Muddy Creek carry?
About 541 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Bowers Drive over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Bowers Drive over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.