SR 1044 (twp Road) over Muddy Creek
PoorLancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mi. S. of Red Run · Structure no. 000000000021463
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 108 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,134
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 1044 (twp Road) over Muddy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1044 (twp Road) over Muddy Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 3 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.
It carries about 1,134 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,753 by 2032. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 1044 (twp Road) over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 1044 (twp Road) 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR 1044 (twp Road) over Muddy Creek carry?
About 1,134 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SR 1044 (twp Road) over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR 1044 (twp Road) over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.