Drakes Creek Road over Drakes Creek
FairCarbon County, Pennsylvania · 1.7 MI W of School House · Structure no. 000000000044580
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Drakes Creek Road over Drakes Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Drakes Creek Road over Drakes Creek in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2015. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Drakes Creek Road over Drakes Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Drakes Creek Road over Drakes 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does Drakes Creek Road over Drakes Creek carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is Drakes Creek Road over Drakes Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Drakes Creek Road over Drakes Creek?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.