US Bridges

SR 2038 over Little Muddy Creek

Poor

York County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi.N. New Park · Structure no. 000000000037737

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
107
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2038 over Little Muddy Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 2038 over Little Muddy Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 4 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 107 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 2038
CrossesLittle Muddy Creek
Location3 Mi.N. New Park
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.7727, -76.51366
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
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2024)
Projected traffic152 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$366,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2038 over Little Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2038 over Little 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2038 over Little Muddy Creek carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 2038 over Little Muddy Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2038 over Little Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.