US Bridges

Solomon Fulton RD over Poplar Run

Fair

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · At SR 1009 Intersection · Structure no. 000000000017142

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
1992 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Solomon Fulton RD over Poplar Run is a concrete slab carrying Solomon Fulton RD over Poplar Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2022. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSolomon Fulton RD
CrossesPoplar Run
LocationAt SR 1009 Intersection
RouteCity Street 0T836
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.03698, -79.4415
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1992)
Projected traffic25 by 2022
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Solomon Fulton RD over Poplar Run built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Solomon Fulton RD over Poplar Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Solomon Fulton RD over Poplar Run carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Solomon Fulton RD over Poplar Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Solomon Fulton RD over Poplar Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.