US Bridges

SR 3014 over Muddy Run

Fair

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Fairchance Borough · Structure no. 000000000016934

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,001
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3014 over Muddy Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3014 over Muddy Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 88 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,001 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,169 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3014
CrossesMuddy Run
LocationFairchance Borough
RouteState Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.82133, -79.76222
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,001 (2024)
Projected traffic3,169 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$95,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3014 over Muddy Run built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SR 3014 over Muddy Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3014 over Muddy Run carry?

About 2,001 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 3014 over Muddy Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3014 over Muddy Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.