US Bridges

Davis (cty Br 12) over Roaring Creek

FairPosted for load

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 MI NW Slabtown · Structure no. 000000000012785

Built
1875
150 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davis (cty Br 12) over Roaring Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Davis (cty Br 12) over Roaring Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1875 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 150 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2046. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDavis (cty Br 12)
CrossesRoaring Creek
Location1.5 MI NW Slabtown
RouteCity Street 0
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.91023, -76.43983
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck9 ft (2.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic77 by 2046
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$149,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Davis (cty Br 12) over Roaring Creek built?

It was built in 1875, making it 150 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Davis (cty Br 12) over Roaring 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Davis (cty Br 12) over Roaring Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Davis (cty Br 12) over Roaring Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Davis (cty Br 12) over Roaring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.