US Bridges

T-566 Kellytown RD over Clearfield Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 MI East of SR 453 · Structure no. 000000000011930

Built
1883
142 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
141 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-566 Kellytown RD over Clearfield Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying T-566 Kellytown RD over Clearfield Creek in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1883, so it is 142 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesT-566 Kellytown RD
CrossesClearfield Creek
Location1.5 MI East of SR 453
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.8861, -78.4368
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$516,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-566 Kellytown RD over Clearfield Creek built?

It was built in 1883, making it 142 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-566 Kellytown RD over Clearfield Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does T-566 Kellytown RD over Clearfield Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is T-566 Kellytown RD over Clearfield Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns T-566 Kellytown RD over Clearfield Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.