US Bridges

SR 568 over Little Muddy Creek

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Berks County, Pennsylvania · SR568 over L.Muddy Cr. · Structure no. 000000000043490

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,510
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 568 over Little Muddy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 568 over Little Muddy Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,510 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,962 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 568
CrossesLittle Muddy Creek
LocationSR568 over L.Muddy Cr.
RouteState Highway 568
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.24911, -76.03633
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,510 (2023)
Projected traffic5,962 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 568 over Little Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 568 over Little Muddy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does SR 568 over Little Muddy Creek carry?

About 4,510 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 568 over Little Muddy Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns SR 568 over Little Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.