US Bridges

K311 Decorum Road over S Br Little Aughwick Crk

Good

Fulton County, Pennsylvania · Burnt Cabins · Structure no. 000000000017888

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
172
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K311 Decorum Road over S Br Little Aughwick Crk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K311 Decorum Road over S Br Little Aughwick Crk in Fulton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 84 years old, older 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 172 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,421 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesK311 Decorum Road
CrossesS Br Little Aughwick Crk
LocationBurnt Cabins
RouteState Highway 0
CountyFulton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.07973, -77.89267
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2023)
Projected traffic1,421 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$961,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was K311 Decorum Road over S Br Little Aughwick Crk built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is K311 Decorum Road over S Br Little Aughwick Crk 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does K311 Decorum Road over S Br Little Aughwick Crk carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is K311 Decorum Road over S Br Little Aughwick Crk?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns K311 Decorum Road over S Br Little Aughwick Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.