US Bridges

New Texas RD over Br.Little Plum Crk.

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · About 1/4 Mi. NW of 2076 · Structure no. 000000000001622

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,349
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Texas RD over Br.Little Plum Crk. is a steel culvert carrying New Texas RD over Br.Little Plum Crk. in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 4,349 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,890 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Texas RD
CrossesBr.Little Plum Crk.
LocationAbout 1/4 Mi. NW of 2076
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.49928, -79.75606
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,349 (2024)
Projected traffic6,890 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Texas RD over Br.Little Plum Crk. built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Texas RD over Br.Little Plum Crk. 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does New Texas RD over Br.Little Plum Crk. carry?

About 4,349 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is New Texas RD over Br.Little Plum Crk.?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns New Texas RD over Br.Little Plum Crk.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.