SR0008 over Muddy Creek
PoorButler County, Pennsylvania · North of Unionville · Structure no. 000000000007787
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,376
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR0008 over Muddy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR0008 over Muddy Creek in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 10,376 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,047 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR0008 over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR0008 over Muddy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does SR0008 over Muddy Creek carry?
About 10,376 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR0008 over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR0008 over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.