US Bridges

T385 Barton Hollow over Mountain Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · 300 Ft South of T-375 · Structure no. 000000000017086

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T385 Barton Hollow over Mountain Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T385 Barton Hollow over Mountain Creek in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 95 years old, older 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 5 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT385 Barton Hollow
CrossesMountain Creek
Location300 Ft South of T-375
RouteCity Street 0T385
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.7986, -79.7568
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2012)
Projected traffic150 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$134,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T385 Barton Hollow over Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is T385 Barton Hollow over Mountain 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does T385 Barton Hollow over Mountain Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is T385 Barton Hollow over Mountain Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns T385 Barton Hollow over Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.