T-505 Hicks Road over Thorn Creek
FairButler County, Pennsylvania · Intersection W SR 3006 · Structure no. 000000000008278
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-505 Hicks Road over Thorn Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-505 Hicks Road over Thorn Creek in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2035. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-505 Hicks Road over Thorn Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-505 Hicks Road over Thorn 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does T-505 Hicks Road over Thorn Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is T-505 Hicks Road over Thorn Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns T-505 Hicks Road over Thorn Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.