US Bridges

T-582 Coal Hollow over Sarver Run

Fair

Butler County, Pennsylvania · 3/4 MI NE of SR 0228 · Structure no. 000000000008167

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-582 Coal Hollow over Sarver Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-582 Coal Hollow over Sarver Run in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 105 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2037. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT-582 Coal Hollow
CrossesSarver Run
Location3/4 MI NE of SR 0228
RouteCity Street 0
CountyButler County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.72939, -79.77799
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2017)
Projected traffic280 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$64,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-582 Coal Hollow over Sarver Run built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is T-582 Coal Hollow over Sarver Run 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does T-582 Coal Hollow over Sarver Run carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is T-582 Coal Hollow over Sarver Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns T-582 Coal Hollow over Sarver Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.