US Bridges

T-316 over Over Hemlock Creek Br.

Poor

Forest County, Pennsylvania · Tionesta Township · Structure no. 000000000039623

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-316 over Over Hemlock Creek Br. is a steel culvert carrying T-316 over Over Hemlock Creek Br. in Forest County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesT-316
CrossesOver Hemlock Creek Br.
LocationTionesta Township
RouteCity Street 7208
CountyForest County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.391, -79.448
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic56 by 2043
Trucks13%
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

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 T-316 over Over Hemlock Creek Br. built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-316 over Over Hemlock Creek Br. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does T-316 over Over Hemlock Creek Br. carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is T-316 over Over Hemlock Creek Br.?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns T-316 over Over Hemlock Creek Br.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.