US Bridges

Woods Road T-582 over Pursley Creek

FairPosted for load

Greene County, Pennsylvania · SR 3013 Intersection · Structure no. 000000000018484

Built
1899
126 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woods Road T-582 over Pursley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woods Road T-582 over Pursley Creek in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1899 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 126 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 6 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2020. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWoods Road T-582
CrossesPursley Creek
LocationSR 3013 Intersection
RouteCity Street 0T582
CountyGreene County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.86304, -80.23434
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck9 ft (2.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1993)
Projected traffic40 by 2020
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$92,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woods Road T-582 over Pursley Creek built?

It was built in 1899, making it 126 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Woods Road T-582 over Pursley 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Woods Road T-582 over Pursley Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is Woods Road T-582 over Pursley Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Woods Road T-582 over Pursley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.