T-348 Book Road over Muddy Creek
PoorPosted for loadButler County, Pennsylvania · 0.22 MI N of T-369 · Structure no. 000000000008268
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-348 Book Road over Muddy Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying T-348 Book Road over Muddy Creek in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2035. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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-348 Book Road over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-348 Book Road 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does T-348 Book Road over Muddy Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is T-348 Book Road over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns T-348 Book Road over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.