US Bridges

Lake CR Rd-West over Muddy Creek

Fair

Linn County, Oregon · 015 MI West HWY 99E · Structure no. 12497 022200146

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
309
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake CR Rd-West over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lake CR Rd-West 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.

It carries about 309 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 433 by 2041. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLake CR Rd-West
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location015 MI West HWY 99E
RouteCounty Highway C0222
StateOregon
Coordinates44.35986, -123.13778
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic309 (2021)
Projected traffic433 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Lake CR Rd-West over Muddy Creek built?

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

What condition is Lake CR Rd-West 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lake CR Rd-West over Muddy Creek carry?

About 309 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lake CR Rd-West over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lake CR Rd-West over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.