US Bridges

T-851 (CO.BR#50) over Trib. to South Creek

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi. SW of Gillett · Structure no. 000000000006652

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
222
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-851 (CO.BR#50) over Trib. to South Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-851 (CO.BR#50) over Trib. to South Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 222 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 343 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT-851 (CO.BR#50)
CrossesTrib. to South Creek
Location1.5 Mi. SW of Gillett
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.93456, -76.81444
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic222 (2021)
Projected traffic343 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-851 (CO.BR#50) over Trib. to South Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is T-851 (CO.BR#50) over Trib. to 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-851 (CO.BR#50) over Trib. to South Creek carry?

About 222 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is T-851 (CO.BR#50) over Trib. to South Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T-851 (CO.BR#50) over Trib. to South Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.