US Bridges

T654 Creek Road over Gladdens Run

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mile S.Of Cooks Mills · Structure no. 000000000004285

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
317
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T654 Creek Road over Gladdens Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T654 Creek Road over Gladdens Run in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 64 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 317 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 382 by 2040. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesT654 Creek Road
CrossesGladdens Run
Location0.5 Mile S.Of Cooks Mills
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.74975, -78.74954
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic317 (2024)
Projected traffic382 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T654 Creek Road over Gladdens Run built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is T654 Creek Road over Gladdens Run 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does T654 Creek Road over Gladdens Run carry?

About 317 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is T654 Creek Road over Gladdens Run?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns T654 Creek Road over Gladdens Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.