US Bridges

SR 0422 Eb&wb over Trib to Muddy Creek

Poor

Butler County, Pennsylvania · Shawood Pipe · Structure no. 000000000007939

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,364
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0422 Eb&wb over Trib to Muddy Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 0422 Eb&wb over Trib to Muddy Creek in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 2 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 13,364 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,935 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 0422 Eb&wb
CrossesTrib to Muddy Creek
LocationShawood Pipe
RouteU.S. Route 422
Coordinates40.96317, -80.13687
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,364 (2024)
Projected traffic11,935 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0422 Eb&wb over Trib to Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0422 Eb&wb over Trib to 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0422 Eb&wb over Trib to Muddy Creek carry?

About 13,364 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 0422 Eb&wb over Trib to Muddy Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns SR 0422 Eb&wb over Trib to Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.