US Bridges

Cream Road over Trib of Muddy Run

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · 100FT.W. SR 30936 43C06 · Structure no. 000000000010573

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
178
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cream Road over Trib of Muddy Run is a concrete culvert carrying Cream Road over Trib of Muddy Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 178 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 187 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCream Road
CrossesTrib of Muddy Run
Location100FT.W. SR 30936 43C06
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.83138, -76.00272
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178 (2024)
Projected traffic187 by 2032
Trucks11%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cream Road over Trib of Muddy Run built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cream Road over Trib of Muddy Run 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Cream Road over Trib of Muddy Run carry?

About 178 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Cream Road over Trib of Muddy Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cream Road over Trib of Muddy Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.