T-743 Hamilton Rd. over Over Muddy Creek
PoorClosed to trafficCrawford County, Pennsylvania · .5 MI SE SR0077ATHENS Twp · Structure no. 000000000013390
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-743 Hamilton Rd. over Over Muddy Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying T-743 Hamilton Rd. over Over Muddy Creek in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 105 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 313 by 2034. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| 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 T-743 Hamilton Rd. over Over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is T-743 Hamilton Rd. over 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does T-743 Hamilton Rd. over Over Muddy Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2014 count).
How long is T-743 Hamilton Rd. over Over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns T-743 Hamilton Rd. over Over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.