US Bridges

T-709 Three Brg.Rd over Over E.Br.Muddy Creek

PoorPosted for load

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · 1.4 Mi. Se. L.Cooley · Structure no. 000000000013389

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-709 Three Brg.Rd over Over E.Br.Muddy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-709 Three Brg.Rd over Over E.Br.Muddy Creek in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 65 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT-709 Three Brg.Rd
CrossesOver E.Br.Muddy Creek
Location1.4 Mi. Se. L.Cooley
RouteCity Street 7201
Coordinates41.7259, -79.8755
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic63 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$581,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-709 Three Brg.Rd over Over E.Br.Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is T-709 Three Brg.Rd over Over E.Br.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 July 2024.

How much traffic does T-709 Three Brg.Rd over Over E.Br.Muddy Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-709 Three Brg.Rd over Over E.Br.Muddy Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns T-709 Three Brg.Rd over Over E.Br.Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.