US Bridges

T-392 Cty Br # 9 over Mud Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Montour County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi. E. Washingtonville · Structure no. 000000000028439

Built
1907
118 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-392 Cty Br # 9 over Mud Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying T-392 Cty Br # 9 over Mud Creek in Montour County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1907, so it is 118 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.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesT-392 Cty Br # 9
CrossesMud Creek
Location2 Mi. E. Washingtonville
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.06207, -76.6381
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
Deck1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2023)
Projected traffic40 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$285,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-392 Cty Br # 9 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-392 Cty Br # 9 over Mud 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 2023.

How much traffic does T-392 Cty Br # 9 over Mud Creek carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is T-392 Cty Br # 9 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns T-392 Cty Br # 9 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.