US Bridges

Priceboro Drive over Muddy Creek

FairPosted for load

Linn County, Oregon · 027 MI SE of Harrisburg · Structure no. 12444 023200276

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,957
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Priceboro Drive over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Priceboro Drive over Muddy Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,957 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,730 by 2039. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPriceboro Drive
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location027 MI SE of Harrisburg
RouteCounty Highway C0014
CountyLinn County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.26153, -123.10893
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.6 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,957 (2019)
Projected traffic2,730 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Priceboro 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 Priceboro Drive over Muddy Creek carry?

About 1,957 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Priceboro Drive over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Priceboro Drive over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.