Thompson Road over Dunlap Creek
PoorPosted for loadFayette County, Pennsylvania · Between Repub & Merritts · Structure no. 000000000017116
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thompson Road over Dunlap Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Thompson Road over Dunlap Creek in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Thompson Road over Dunlap Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Thompson Road over Dunlap Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Thompson Road over Dunlap Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Thompson Road over Dunlap Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Thompson Road over Dunlap Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.