T-487 (cty Br #65) over Hemlock Creek
GoodColumbia County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI NW of Buckhorn · Structure no. 000000000012805
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-487 (cty Br #65) over Hemlock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T-487 (cty Br #65) over Hemlock Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 108 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-487 (cty Br #65) over Hemlock Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-487 (cty Br #65) over Hemlock 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does T-487 (cty Br #65) over Hemlock Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is T-487 (cty Br #65) over Hemlock Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns T-487 (cty Br #65) over Hemlock Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.