US Bridges

Muddy Creek RD over Stony Run

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Near Homestead RD · Structure no. 000000000057568

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Muddy Creek RD over Stony Run is a concrete culvert carrying Muddy Creek RD over Stony Run in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMuddy Creek RD
CrossesStony Run
LocationNear Homestead RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.23793, -76.08715
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span1 ft (0.3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Muddy Creek RD over Stony Run built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Muddy Creek RD over Stony 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Muddy Creek RD over Stony Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Muddy Creek RD over Stony Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 1 ft (0.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Muddy Creek RD over Stony Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.