US Bridges

T-407 Culbertson over Canoe Creek

Fair

Clarion County, Pennsylvania · 0.7 MI E Int W/ SR 338 · Structure no. 000000000011108

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-407 Culbertson over Canoe Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T-407 Culbertson over Canoe Creek in Clarion County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT-407 Culbertson
CrossesCanoe Creek
Location0.7 MI E Int W/ SR 338
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.24444, -79.5241
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic70 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway 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 T-407 Culbertson over Canoe Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-407 Culbertson over Canoe 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does T-407 Culbertson over Canoe Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is T-407 Culbertson over Canoe Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns T-407 Culbertson over Canoe Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.