US Bridges

Fort Mccord Road over Back Creek

Good

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI E of Edenville · Structure no. 000000000053507

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
622
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fort Mccord Road over Back Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fort Mccord Road over Back Creek in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 622 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 839 by 2037. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFort Mccord Road
CrossesBack Creek
Location3 MI E of Edenville
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.96483, -77.73
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic622 (2024)
Projected traffic839 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fort Mccord Road over Back Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fort Mccord Road over Back 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Fort Mccord Road over Back Creek carry?

About 622 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fort Mccord Road over Back Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Fort Mccord Road over Back Creek?

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