US Bridges

Priceboro Drive over Little Muddy Cr.

FairPosted for load

Linn County, Oregon · 0557 Miles South CR 14 · Structure no. 12436 052100557

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Priceboro Drive over Little Muddy Cr. is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Priceboro Drive over Little Muddy Cr. in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 247 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPriceboro Drive
CrossesLittle Muddy Cr.
Location0557 Miles South CR 14
RouteCounty Highway C0521
CountyLinn County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.24347, -123.03588
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.4 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2021)
Projected traffic247 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Priceboro Drive over Little Muddy Cr. built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Priceboro Drive over Little Muddy Cr. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Priceboro Drive over Little Muddy Cr. carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Priceboro Drive over Little Muddy Cr.?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Priceboro Drive over Little Muddy Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.