US Bridges

Township Road 567 over Tenmile Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Greene County, Pennsylvania · Franklin Morgan Twp Line · Structure no. 000000000018502

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 567 over Tenmile Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Township Road 567 over Tenmile Creek in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2009. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTownship Road 567
CrossesTenmile Creek
LocationFranklin Morgan Twp Line
RouteCity Street 0T567
Coordinates39.90538, -80.11833
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (1993)
Projected traffic150 by 2009
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$845,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Township Road 567 over Tenmile Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 567 over Tenmile 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 567 over Tenmile Creek carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is Township Road 567 over Tenmile Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 567 over Tenmile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.