US Bridges

T-781 (CO.BR.#27) over South Creek

FairPosted for load

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 MI NE of Gillett · Structure no. 000000000006650

Built
1898
127 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-781 (CO.BR.#27) over South Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying T-781 (CO.BR.#27) over South Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1898 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 127 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2046. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesT-781 (CO.BR.#27)
CrossesSouth Creek
Location1.5 MI NE of Gillett
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.96544, -76.77321
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating8 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$462,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-781 (CO.BR.#27) over South Creek built?

It was built in 1898, making it 127 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is T-781 (CO.BR.#27) over South 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does T-781 (CO.BR.#27) over South Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is T-781 (CO.BR.#27) over South Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns T-781 (CO.BR.#27) over South Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.