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T-867 (CO.BR#52) over Brace Creek

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 0.9 Mi. NW of Leona · Structure no. 000000000006658

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-867 (CO.BR#52) over Brace Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T-867 (CO.BR#52) over Brace Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 348 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT-867 (CO.BR#52)
CrossesBrace Creek
Location0.9 Mi. NW of Leona
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.83029, -76.75831
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2023)
Projected traffic348 by 2045
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-867 (CO.BR#52) over Brace Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-867 (CO.BR#52) over Brace 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-867 (CO.BR#52) over Brace Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is T-867 (CO.BR#52) over Brace Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns T-867 (CO.BR#52) over Brace Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.