Butternut Hollow over South Fork Tenmile Creek
FairPosted for loadGreene County, Pennsylvania · East of Rutan Village · Structure no. 000000000018478
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old, rebuilt 1941
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 1993 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Butternut Hollow over South Fork Tenmile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Butternut Hollow over South Fork Tenmile Creek in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1941, so it is 106 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2011. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Butternut Hollow over South Fork Tenmile Creek built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1941.
What condition is Butternut Hollow over South Fork Tenmile Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Butternut Hollow over South Fork Tenmile Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Butternut Hollow over South Fork Tenmile Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Butternut Hollow over South Fork Tenmile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.