US Bridges

Thickhead Mnt. Rd. over Sinking Creek

Good

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Potter Twp. · Structure no. 000000000053352

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Thickhead Mnt. Rd. over Sinking Creek is a concrete frame carrying Thickhead Mnt. Rd. over Sinking Creek in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2046. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesThickhead Mnt. Rd.
CrossesSinking Creek
LocationPotter Twp.
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates40.7599, -77.7086
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thickhead Mnt. Rd. over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thickhead Mnt. Rd. over Sinking 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 Thickhead Mnt. Rd. over Sinking Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Thickhead Mnt. Rd. over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Thickhead Mnt. Rd. over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.