US Bridges

Nealy Road T-353 over Big Spring Creek

Good

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 MI E of SR 533 · Structure no. 000000000044204

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nealy Road T-353 over Big Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nealy Road T-353 over Big Spring Creek in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNealy Road T-353
CrossesBig Spring Creek
Location1.5 MI E of SR 533
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.14916, -77.40672
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic250 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nealy Road T-353 over Big Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nealy Road T-353 over Big Spring 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nealy Road T-353 over Big Spring Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nealy Road T-353 over Big Spring Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Nealy Road T-353 over Big Spring Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.