US Bridges

T341 Five Forks RD over Piney Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 Mi.N.Of Pineycreek · Structure no. 000000000004235

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T341 Five Forks RD over Piney Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying T341 Five Forks RD over Piney Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 83 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 5 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 3 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesT341 Five Forks RD
CrossesPiney Creek
Location2.5 Mi.N.Of Pineycreek
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.82603, -78.39032
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3 (2020)
Projected traffic4 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T341 Five Forks RD over Piney Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is T341 Five Forks RD over Piney 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does T341 Five Forks RD over Piney Creek carry?

About 3 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is T341 Five Forks RD over Piney Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns T341 Five Forks RD over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.