US Bridges

Mud Hollow Rd. over Mud Hollow Creek

PoorPosted for load

Sherman County, Oregon · 03 MI SW of US97 · Structure no. 23577 000 00038

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mud Hollow Rd. over Mud Hollow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mud Hollow Rd. over Mud Hollow Creek in Sherman County, Oregon. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 43 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesMud Hollow Rd.
CrossesMud Hollow Creek
Location03 MI SW of US97
RouteCounty Highway C0000
StateOregon
Coordinates45.6421, -120.80902
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.5 US tons
Inventory rating16.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2016)
Projected traffic50 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Mud Hollow Rd. over Mud Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mud Hollow Rd. over Mud Hollow 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mud Hollow Rd. over Mud Hollow Creek carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mud Hollow Rd. over Mud Hollow Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mud Hollow Rd. over Mud Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.