US Bridges

Township Road 684 over Muddy Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Greene County, Pennsylvania · East of Carmichaels · Structure no. 000000000018492

Built
1892
133 years old, rebuilt 1918
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 684 over Muddy Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Township Road 684 over Muddy Creek in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1892 and reconstructed in 1918, so it is 133 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 0 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTownship Road 684
CrossesMuddy Creek
LocationEast of Carmichaels
RouteCity Street 0T684
Coordinates39.91634, -79.94402
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
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$666,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Township Road 684 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1892, making it 133 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1918.

What condition is Township Road 684 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 684 over Muddy Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Township Road 684 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 684 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.