US Bridges

Muddy Valley Road over Muddy Creek

Fair

Yamhill County, Oregon · 320 MI N Bellevue · Structure no. 11727 000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Muddy Valley Road over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Muddy Valley Road over Muddy Creek in Yamhill 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 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 234 by 2025. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMuddy Valley Road
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location320 MI N Bellevue
RouteCounty Highway C0019
StateOregon
Coordinates45.15994, -123.31958
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2020)
Projected traffic234 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Muddy Valley Road over Muddy Creek built?

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

What condition is Muddy Valley Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Muddy Valley Road over Muddy Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Muddy Valley Road over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Muddy Valley Road over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.