US Bridges

T654 Creek Road over Thompson Run

Good

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · Cooks Mills · Structure no. 000000000004286

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
317
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T654 Creek Road over Thompson Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying T654 Creek Road over Thompson Run in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 71 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 317 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 382 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesT654 Creek Road
CrossesThompson Run
LocationCooks Mills
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.7569, -78.73836
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic317 (2024)
Projected traffic382 by 2032
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T654 Creek Road over Thompson Run built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is T654 Creek Road over Thompson Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

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

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

How long is T654 Creek Road over Thompson Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T654 Creek Road over Thompson Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.