FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MUDDY VALLEY ROAD

Carrying MUDDY VALLEY ROAD over MUDDY CREEK

3.60 MI N BELLEVUE, Yamhill, Oregon

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
39 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MUDDY VALLEY ROAD

The MUDDY VALLEY ROAD bridge in Yamhill, Oregon carries MUDDY VALLEY ROAD over MUDDY CREEK. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 210 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Oregon bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How MUDDY VALLEY ROAD compares

▲ 6.3
Load rating vs Oregon average (32.3 t)
Top 30%
Higher load rating than 70% of Oregon bridges
149
Bridges in Yamhill · 7 in Poor condition
MUDDY VALLEY ROAD 38.6 t
Oregon average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Oregon.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
75.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
18.8
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
38.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1968
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
210 vehicles/day
Structure Number
11726 000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MUDDY VALLEY ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare MUDDY VALLEY ROAD against other structures in Yamhill and across Oregon. Oregon bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for MUDDY VALLEY ROAD?

MUDDY VALLEY ROAD in Yamhill, Oregon has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MUDDY VALLEY ROAD inspected?

MUDDY VALLEY ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 210 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MUDDY VALLEY ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for MUDDY VALLEY ROAD?

MUDDY VALLEY ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MUDDY VALLEY ROAD?

MUDDY VALLEY ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MUDDY VALLEY ROAD and does age affect safety?

MUDDY VALLEY ROAD was built in 1968, making it 58 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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