US Bridges

Yarnell Road over Little Marsh Creek

Good

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Yarnell · Structure no. 000000000053650

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
319
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yarnell Road over Little Marsh Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Yarnell Road over Little Marsh 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 319 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2037. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesYarnell Road
CrossesLittle Marsh Creek
LocationYarnell
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.99937, -77.81111
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic319 (2024)
Projected traffic320 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Yarnell Road over Little Marsh Creek built?

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

What condition is Yarnell Road over Little Marsh 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Yarnell Road over Little Marsh Creek carry?

About 319 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Yarnell Road over Little Marsh Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Yarnell Road over Little Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).