US Bridges

T-584 over Little Clearfield Creek

PoorPosted for load

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · 400 Ft NE of SR 2022 · Structure no. 000000000011933

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-584 over Little Clearfield Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying T-584 over Little Clearfield Creek in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT-584
CrossesLittle Clearfield Creek
Location400 Ft NE of SR 2022
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.91871, -78.48454
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
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2021)
Projected traffic10 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$416,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-584 over Little Clearfield Creek built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-584 over Little 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does T-584 over Little Clearfield Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is T-584 over Little Clearfield Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns T-584 over Little Clearfield Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.