US Bridges

Red Mud Hollow Rd. over Kilbuck Run

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · @ I-79 Overpass · Structure no. 000000000001985

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,394
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Mud Hollow Rd. over Kilbuck Run is a concrete culvert carrying Red Mud Hollow Rd. over Kilbuck Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 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 1,394 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,226 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRed Mud Hollow Rd.
CrossesKilbuck Run
Location@ I-79 Overpass
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.56718, -80.11548
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,394 (2024)
Projected traffic1,226 by 2032
Trucks3%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Red Mud Hollow Rd. over Kilbuck Run built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Mud Hollow Rd. over Kilbuck Run 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Red Mud Hollow Rd. over Kilbuck Run carry?

About 1,394 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Red Mud Hollow Rd. over Kilbuck Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Red Mud Hollow Rd. over Kilbuck Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.