US Bridges

Muddy Creek Road over South Branch Muddy Creek

Good

York County, Pennsylvania · 1.2 MI SW of SR2069 · Structure no. 000000000068931

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Muddy Creek Road over South Branch Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Muddy Creek Road over South Branch Muddy Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMuddy Creek Road
CrossesSouth Branch Muddy Creek
Location1.2 MI SW of SR2069
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.79082, -76.48613
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Muddy Creek Road over South Branch Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Muddy Creek Road over South Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Muddy Creek Road over South Branch Muddy Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Muddy Creek Road over South Branch Muddy Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Muddy Creek Road over South Branch Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.