US Bridges

T-764 (CO.BR.#34) over Bullard Creek

PoorPosted for load

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · .3 Mi. N.W. of North Rome · Structure no. 000000000006636

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-764 (CO.BR.#34) over Bullard Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying T-764 (CO.BR.#34) over Bullard Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 110 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2046. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesT-764 (CO.BR.#34)
CrossesBullard Creek
Location.3 Mi. N.W. of North Rome
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.8757, -76.40401
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic77 by 2046
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$784,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-764 (CO.BR.#34) over Bullard Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is T-764 (CO.BR.#34) over Bullard 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-764 (CO.BR.#34) over Bullard Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is T-764 (CO.BR.#34) over Bullard Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns T-764 (CO.BR.#34) over Bullard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.