US Bridges

T-558 Old French over Walnut Creek

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · 150 S of Johnson RD · Structure no. 000000000016479

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,706
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-558 Old French over Walnut Creek is a steel culvert carrying T-558 Old French over Walnut Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,706 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,851 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesT-558 Old French
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location150 S of Johnson RD
RouteCity Street 7216
Coordinates42.06668, -80.04937
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,706 (2013)
Projected traffic1,851 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 T-558 Old French over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-558 Old French over Walnut 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does T-558 Old French over Walnut Creek carry?

About 1,706 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is T-558 Old French over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m).

Who owns T-558 Old French over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.