Township Road 491 over Smith Creek
PoorPosted for loadGreene County, Pennsylvania · Franklin Township · Structure no. 000000000018499
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 1993 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Township Road 491 over Smith Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Township Road 491 over Smith Creek in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2020. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Township Road 491 over Smith Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is Township Road 491 over Smith Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Township Road 491 over Smith Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Township Road 491 over Smith Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Township Road 491 over Smith Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.