US Bridges

Tailgate Road over Trib to Licking Creek

Good

Fulton County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. S. of Knobsville · Structure no. 000000000056893

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Tailgate Road over Trib to Licking Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tailgate Road over Trib to Licking Creek in Fulton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesTailgate Road
CrossesTrib to Licking Creek
Location1 Mi. S. of Knobsville
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates39.99319, -77.96561
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tailgate Road over Trib to Licking Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tailgate Road over Trib to Licking 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Tailgate Road over Trib to Licking Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tailgate Road over Trib to Licking Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Tailgate Road over Trib to Licking Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.