US Bridges

Fulton School Rd. over No Branch Muddy Creek

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · Br.Muddy CR./2.1SE Felton · Structure no. 000000000038107

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
98
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fulton School Rd. over No Branch Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fulton School Rd. over No Branch Muddy Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 64 years old, older 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 98 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFulton School Rd.
CrossesNo Branch Muddy Creek
LocationBr.Muddy CR./2.1SE Felton
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.83688, -76.52823
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2024)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$192,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fulton School Rd. over No Branch Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Fulton School Rd. over No Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Fulton School Rd. over No Branch Muddy Creek carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fulton School Rd. over No Branch Muddy Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Fulton School Rd. over No Branch Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.