US Bridges

Pa 409 over Billing Creek

Good

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · Village of Camptown · Structure no. 000000000048761

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,359
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 409 over Billing Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pa 409 over Billing Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,359 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,774 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesPa 409
CrossesBilling Creek
LocationVillage of Camptown
RouteState Highway 409
Coordinates41.73024, -76.23812
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,359 (2024)
Projected traffic1,774 by 2038
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Pa 409 over Billing Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 409 over Billing Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 409 over Billing Creek carry?

About 1,359 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Pa 409 over Billing Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Pa 409 over Billing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.