US Bridges

T-646 W. Creek RD over Paxton Run

Good

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · 1.22 Mi. SW of SR 696 · Structure no. 000000000017682

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-646 W. Creek RD over Paxton Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-646 W. Creek RD over Paxton Run in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2029. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT-646 W. Creek RD
CrossesPaxton Run
Location1.22 Mi. SW of SR 696
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.11644, -77.56453
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2009)
Projected traffic280 by 2029
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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-646 W. Creek RD over Paxton Run built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-646 W. Creek RD over Paxton Run 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 T-646 W. Creek RD over Paxton Run carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is T-646 W. Creek RD over Paxton Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T-646 W. Creek RD over Paxton Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.