US Bridges

T-801 Twp. Br.# 4 over Rockwell Creek

Poor

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 Mi. S. of Brushvlle · Structure no. 000000000006629

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-801 Twp. Br.# 4 over Rockwell Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-801 Twp. Br.# 4 over Rockwell Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 100 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesT-801 Twp. Br.# 4
CrossesRockwell Creek
Location0.1 Mi. S. of Brushvlle
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.81005, -76.18717
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic39 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$144,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-801 Twp. Br.# 4 over Rockwell Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is T-801 Twp. Br.# 4 over Rockwell Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does T-801 Twp. Br.# 4 over Rockwell Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is T-801 Twp. Br.# 4 over Rockwell Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns T-801 Twp. Br.# 4 over Rockwell Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.