US Bridges

Turkey Hollow Rd. over Hargus Creek

FairPosted for load

Greene County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 MI SE Int W/ SR 3011 · Structure no. 000000000018485

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turkey Hollow Rd. over Hargus Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turkey Hollow Rd. over Hargus Creek in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 125 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2020. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTurkey Hollow Rd.
CrossesHargus Creek
Location0.1 MI SE Int W/ SR 3011
RouteCity Street 0T487
CountyGreene County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.85278, -80.27903
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1991)
Projected traffic50 by 2020
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$102,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Turkey Hollow Rd. over Hargus Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Turkey Hollow Rd. over Hargus 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 Turkey Hollow Rd. over Hargus Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Turkey Hollow Rd. over Hargus Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Turkey Hollow Rd. over Hargus Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.