US Bridges

T555 Jacks Corner over Yellow Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.N.Of Yellow Creek · Structure no. 000000000004209

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
178
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T555 Jacks Corner over Yellow Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying T555 Jacks Corner over Yellow Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 77 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 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 178 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 198 by 2032. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesT555 Jacks Corner
CrossesYellow Creek
Location1 Mi.N.Of Yellow Creek
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.15006, -78.33356
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178 (2024)
Projected traffic198 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T555 Jacks Corner over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is T555 Jacks Corner over Yellow 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T555 Jacks Corner over Yellow Creek carry?

About 178 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is T555 Jacks Corner over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns T555 Jacks Corner over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.