US Bridges

SR 0857 over Branch of Georges Creek

Good

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Fairchance Borough · Structure no. 000000000045193

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,225
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0857 over Branch of Georges Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0857 over Branch of Georges Creek in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,225 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,422 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesSR 0857
CrossesBranch of Georges Creek
LocationFairchance Borough
RouteState Highway 857
Coordinates39.81436, -79.76045
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,225 (2024)
Projected traffic2,422 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 0857 over Branch of Georges Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0857 over Branch of Georges Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does SR 0857 over Branch of Georges Creek carry?

About 2,225 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 0857 over Branch of Georges Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0857 over Branch of Georges Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.