T-557 Cty Br # 79 over Little Fishing Creek
PoorClosed to trafficColumbia County, Pennsylvania · 1.3 MI South of Millville · Structure no. 000000000012820
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 106 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-557 Cty Br # 79 over Little Fishing Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-557 Cty Br # 79 over Little Fishing Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 116 by 2039. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-557 Cty Br # 79 over Little Fishing Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-557 Cty Br # 79 over Little Fishing 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does T-557 Cty Br # 79 over Little Fishing Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is T-557 Cty Br # 79 over Little Fishing Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns T-557 Cty Br # 79 over Little Fishing Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.