US Bridges

T-830 Rattigan RD over Buffalo Creek

Good

Butler County, Pennsylvania · 0.75 MI NW of Rattigan · Structure no. 000000000057273

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-830 Rattigan RD over Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T-830 Rattigan RD over Buffalo Creek in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT-830 Rattigan RD
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.75 MI NW of Rattigan
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.904, -79.72068
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: 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 rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2015)
Projected traffic225 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-830 Rattigan RD over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-830 Rattigan RD over Buffalo 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does T-830 Rattigan RD over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is T-830 Rattigan RD over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns T-830 Rattigan RD over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.