US Bridges

T-436 Tower Road over South Fork Tenmile Creek

Fair

Greene County, Pennsylvania · West of Rogersville · Structure no. 000000000018480

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-436 Tower Road over South Fork Tenmile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-436 Tower Road over South Fork Tenmile Creek in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT-436 Tower Road
CrossesSouth Fork Tenmile Creek
LocationWest of Rogersville
RouteCity Street 0T436
CountyGreene County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.8836, -80.31641
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1991)
Projected traffic50 by 2042
Trucks12%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$147,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-436 Tower Road over South Fork Tenmile Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-436 Tower Road 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 T-436 Tower Road over South Fork Tenmile Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is T-436 Tower Road over South Fork Tenmile Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns T-436 Tower Road over South Fork Tenmile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.