Pa 456; Lit.Cove R over Little Cove Creek
FairFranklin County, Pennsylvania · 5 MI SW of Foltz · Structure no. 000000000017429
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 507
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 456; Lit.Cove R over Little Cove Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 456; Lit.Cove R over Little Cove Creek in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 88 years old, older 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 6 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 507 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 456; Lit.Cove R over Little Cove Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Pa 456; Lit.Cove R over Little Cove Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Pa 456; Lit.Cove R over Little Cove Creek carry?
About 507 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Pa 456; Lit.Cove R over Little Cove Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 456; Lit.Cove R over Little Cove Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.