US Bridges

T385 Barton Hollow over Mountain Creek Trib

PoorPosted for load

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · 500 Ft NE of Mud Pike RD · Structure no. 000000000017087

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T385 Barton Hollow over Mountain Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T385 Barton Hollow over Mountain Creek Trib in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 170 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT385 Barton Hollow
CrossesMountain Creek Trib
Location500 Ft NE of Mud Pike RD
RouteCity Street 0T385
Coordinates39.78561, -79.75902
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2012)
Projected traffic170 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$73,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T385 Barton Hollow over Mountain Creek Trib built?

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

What condition is T385 Barton Hollow over Mountain Creek Trib 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 March 2024.

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

About 150 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is T385 Barton Hollow over Mountain Creek Trib?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns T385 Barton Hollow over Mountain Creek Trib?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.