Poe Valley Road over Big Poe Creek
FairCentre County, Pennsylvania · 3/4 MI E of Pine Swamp RD · Structure no. 000000000044099
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Poe Valley Road over Big Poe Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Poe Valley Road over Big Poe Creek in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Valley Road over Big Poe Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Poe Valley Road over Big Poe 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Poe Valley Road over Big Poe Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Poe Valley Road over Big Poe Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Poe Valley Road over Big Poe Creek?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.