US Bridges

Naval Hollow Road over Naval Hollow Creek

Good

Elk County, Pennsylvania · 19 MI NW of Emporium · Structure no. 000000000056785

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Naval Hollow Road over Naval Hollow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Naval Hollow Road over Naval Hollow Creek in Elk County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNaval Hollow Road
CrossesNaval Hollow Creek
Location19 MI NW of Emporium
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates41.59278, -78.51111
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Naval Hollow Road over Naval Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Naval Hollow Road over Naval Hollow 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 2024.

How much traffic does Naval Hollow Road over Naval Hollow Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Naval Hollow Road over Naval Hollow Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Naval Hollow Road over Naval Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.