T-597 Old Lanc.Pik over Little Muddy Creek
FairBerks County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.S.Of Gouglersville · Structure no. 000000000005460
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 440
- 1977 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-597 Old Lanc.Pik over Little Muddy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying T-597 Old Lanc.Pik over Little Muddy Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 5 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 616 by 2007. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-597 Old Lanc.Pik over Little Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-597 Old Lanc.Pik over Little 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 2023.
How much traffic does T-597 Old Lanc.Pik over Little Muddy Creek carry?
About 440 vehicles per day (1977 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is T-597 Old Lanc.Pik over Little Muddy Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns T-597 Old Lanc.Pik over Little Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.