US Bridges

SR 0021 over Branch of Muddy Creek

Fair

Greene County, Pennsylvania · Jefferson & Cumberland · Structure no. 000000000018094

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,665
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0021 over Branch of Muddy Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 0021 over Branch of Muddy Creek in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 92 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 6 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 8,665 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,852 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 0021
CrossesBranch of Muddy Creek
LocationJefferson & Cumberland
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates39.88574, -80.039
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,665 (2024)
Projected traffic9,852 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$183,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0021 over Branch of Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is SR 0021 over Branch of Muddy Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0021 over Branch of Muddy Creek carry?

About 8,665 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 0021 over Branch of Muddy Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0021 over Branch of Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.