US Bridges

Mud Hollow RD over Spanish Hollow Creek

Fair

Sherman County, Oregon · 022 MI S Biggs JCT · Structure no. 08892 042F00218

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,651
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mud Hollow RD over Spanish Hollow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mud Hollow RD over Spanish Hollow Creek in Sherman County, Oregon. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1965, 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 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 3,651 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMud Hollow RD
CrossesSpanish Hollow Creek
Location022 MI S Biggs JCT
RouteCounty Highway 97
StateOregon
Coordinates45.64721, -120.8087
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,651 (2022)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2042
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$306,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mud Hollow RD over Spanish Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Mud Hollow RD over Spanish Hollow 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Mud Hollow RD over Spanish Hollow Creek carry?

About 3,651 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is Mud Hollow RD over Spanish Hollow Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mud Hollow RD over Spanish Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.