Muller Drive over Burkhart Creek
PoorLinn County, Oregon · 003 MI West CR 334 · Structure no. 12718 033300137
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 65
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Muller Drive over Burkhart Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Muller Drive over Burkhart Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 88 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 Muller Drive over Burkhart Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Muller Drive over Burkhart 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 Muller Drive over Burkhart Creek carry?
About 65 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Muller Drive over Burkhart Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Muller Drive over Burkhart Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.