US Bridges

T384 Wertzville RD over Cummings Run

Fair

Fulton County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi.N.Of Needmore · Structure no. 000000000017931

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
410
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T384 Wertzville RD over Cummings Run is a steel culvert carrying T384 Wertzville RD over Cummings Run in Fulton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 632 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesT384 Wertzville RD
CrossesCummings Run
Location3 Mi.N.Of Needmore
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.88202, -78.14148
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2023)
Projected traffic632 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$554,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T384 Wertzville RD over Cummings Run built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is T384 Wertzville RD over Cummings Run 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does T384 Wertzville RD over Cummings Run carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is T384 Wertzville RD over Cummings Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns T384 Wertzville RD over Cummings Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.