US Bridges

T-506 Kohlmeyer RD over Slippery Rock Creek

Fair

Butler County, Pennsylvania · 0.9 MI S. of SR 4012 · Structure no. 000000000008290

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-506 Kohlmeyer RD over Slippery Rock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-506 Kohlmeyer RD over Slippery Rock Creek in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 85 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT-506 Kohlmeyer RD
CrossesSlippery Rock Creek
Location0.9 MI S. of SR 4012
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.10027, -79.86046
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic140 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$30,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-506 Kohlmeyer RD over Slippery Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is T-506 Kohlmeyer RD over Slippery Rock 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does T-506 Kohlmeyer RD over Slippery Rock Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is T-506 Kohlmeyer RD over Slippery Rock Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns T-506 Kohlmeyer RD over Slippery Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.