US Bridges

T-626 Spiker Road over Rough Run

Poor

Butler County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 MI S of T-880 · Structure no. 000000000047709

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-626 Spiker Road over Rough Run is a steel culvert carrying T-626 Spiker Road over Rough Run in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 127 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT-626 Spiker Road
CrossesRough Run
Location1.5 MI S of T-880
RouteCity Street 0
CountyButler County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.80577, -79.74917
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic127 by 2035
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-626 Spiker Road over Rough Run built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-626 Spiker Road over Rough Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does T-626 Spiker Road over Rough Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is T-626 Spiker Road over Rough Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns T-626 Spiker Road over Rough Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.