FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

T-321

Carrying T-321 over MEADOW CREEK

700 FT WEST OF T-737, Mifflin, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: T-321

The T-321 bridge in Mifflin, Pennsylvania carries T-321 over MEADOW CREEK. It was built in 1915, making it 111 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 10.1 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 75 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How T-321 compares

▼ 6.6
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 22%
Lower load rating than 78% of Pennsylvania bridges
129
Bridges in Mifflin · 9 in Poor condition
T-321 32.7 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
55.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
12.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1915
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.1 m (33 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
75 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000026617

Condition Analysis

  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

T-321 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare T-321 against other structures in Mifflin and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for T-321?

T-321 in Mifflin, Pennsylvania, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is T-321 inspected?

T-321's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 75 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. T-321 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for T-321?

T-321 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining T-321?

T-321 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is T-321 and does age affect safety?

T-321 was built in 1915, making it 111 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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