US Bridges

Frysville RD over Muddy Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · At T-647 Intersection · Structure no. 000000000021952

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
680
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frysville RD over Muddy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frysville RD over Muddy Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 680 vehicles a day, projected to reach 900 by 2032. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFrysville RD
CrossesMuddy Creek
LocationAt T-647 Intersection
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.17016, -76.10542
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2012)
Projected traffic900 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frysville RD over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frysville RD over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Frysville RD over Muddy Creek carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Frysville RD over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Frysville RD over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.