US Bridges

T654 Creek Road over Wills Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.S.Of Hyndman · Structure no. 000000000004288

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
317
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T654 Creek Road over Wills Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T654 Creek Road over Wills Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 86 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 317 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 382 by 2032. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesT654 Creek Road
CrossesWills Creek
Location2 Mi.S.Of Hyndman
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.78676, -78.72401
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic317 (2024)
Projected traffic382 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T654 Creek Road over Wills Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is T654 Creek Road over Wills 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does T654 Creek Road over Wills Creek carry?

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

How long is T654 Creek Road over Wills Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns T654 Creek Road over Wills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.