US Bridges

T306 Town Creek RD over Black Valley Br Town Crk

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · Hewitt · Structure no. 000000000004532

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T306 Town Creek RD over Black Valley Br Town Crk is a concrete culvert carrying T306 Town Creek RD over Black Valley Br Town Crk in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesT306 Town Creek RD
CrossesBlack Valley Br Town Crk
LocationHewitt
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.75885, -78.51761
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic49 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T306 Town Creek RD over Black Valley Br Town Crk built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is T306 Town Creek RD over Black Valley Br Town Crk 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does T306 Town Creek RD over Black Valley Br Town Crk carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is T306 Town Creek RD over Black Valley Br Town Crk?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns T306 Town Creek RD over Black Valley Br Town Crk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.