Poe Paddy Drive over Big Poe Creek
GoodCentre County, Pennsylvania · 400 Ft N of Poe Valley RD · Structure no. 000000000009860
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Poe Paddy Drive over Big Poe Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Poe Paddy Drive over Big Poe Creek in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 90 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Poe Paddy Drive over Big Poe Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Poe Paddy Drive over Big Poe 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Poe Paddy Drive over Big Poe Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Poe Paddy Drive over Big Poe Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Poe Paddy Drive over Big Poe Creek?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.