US Bridges

Pa 209 (lr 199) over Muddy Creek

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Branchdale · Structure no. 000000000030635

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,648
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 209 (lr 199) over Muddy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pa 209 (lr 199) over Muddy Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 5,648 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,813 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 209 (lr 199)
CrossesMuddy Creek
LocationBranchdale
RouteU.S. Route 209
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.66994, -76.32268
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,648 (2024)
Projected traffic6,813 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Pa 209 (lr 199) over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 209 (lr 199) 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 209 (lr 199) over Muddy Creek carry?

About 5,648 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pa 209 (lr 199) over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 209 (lr 199) over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.