Muddy Creek Rd. over South Branch Muddy Creek
FairPosted for loadYork County, Pennsylvania · 1 S High Rock/S.Br.Muddy · Structure no. 000000000038124
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Muddy Creek Rd. over South Branch Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Muddy Creek Rd. over South Branch Muddy Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2032. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Muddy Creek Rd. over South Branch Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Muddy Creek Rd. over South 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Muddy Creek Rd. over South Branch Muddy Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Muddy Creek Rd. over South Branch Muddy Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Muddy Creek Rd. over South Branch Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.