Dale Drive over Muddy Creek
PoorLinn County, Oregon · 0108 Miles East of CR 230 · Structure no. 12447 052000108
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 52
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dale Drive over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Dale 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 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 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).
Location
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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 | 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 Dale Drive over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dale 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Dale Drive over Muddy Creek carry?
About 52 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Dale Drive over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Dale Drive over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.