US Bridges

SR 2079 over Unt to N Br Muddy Creek

Good

York County, Pennsylvania · Felton 3 MI S of Pa 24 · Structure no. 000000000068043

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,478
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2079 over Unt to N Br Muddy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 2079 over Unt to N Br Muddy Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,478 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,274 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 2079
CrossesUnt to N Br Muddy Creek
LocationFelton 3 MI S of Pa 24
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.85493, -76.56979
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,478 (2024)
Projected traffic1,274 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2079 over Unt to N Br Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2079 over Unt to N Br Muddy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2079 over Unt to N Br Muddy Creek carry?

About 1,478 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 2079 over Unt to N Br Muddy Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2079 over Unt to N Br Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.