US Bridges

Melcroft RD over Champion Creek

Good

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Saltlick Township · Structure no. 000000000053793

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,380
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Melcroft RD over Champion Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Melcroft RD over Champion Creek in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,380 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,265 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMelcroft RD
CrossesChampion Creek
LocationSaltlick Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.08735, -79.39258
Functional classRural Major 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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,380 (2024)
Projected traffic1,265 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Melcroft RD over Champion Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Melcroft RD over Champion 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Melcroft RD over Champion Creek carry?

About 1,380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Melcroft RD over Champion Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Melcroft RD over Champion Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).