US Bridges

T-587 Kay Farm RD over Six Mile Run

PoorPosted for load

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi.E.Of Riddlesburg · Structure no. 000000000004468

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-587 Kay Farm RD over Six Mile Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-587 Kay Farm RD over Six Mile Run in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 95 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 51 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT-587 Kay Farm RD
CrossesSix Mile Run
Location.5 Mi.E.Of Riddlesburg
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.16164, -78.24499
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2023)
Projected traffic65 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$813,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-587 Kay Farm RD over Six Mile Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is T-587 Kay Farm RD over Six Mile Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does T-587 Kay Farm RD over Six Mile Run carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-587 Kay Farm RD over Six Mile Run?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns T-587 Kay Farm RD over Six Mile Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.